3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets win over Memphis Grizzlies

Dec 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Talk about a staple win for the 2022-23 Denver Nuggets and you can look no further than their latest victory against the Memphis Grizzlies last night at home in front of a nationally televised audience.

All eyes were on back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic and the electrifying Ja Morant in a clash of titans atop the Western conference and neither would disappoint. Some might argue that it was the best Denver has looked all season, and they did it all without Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. wiping the floor with Memphis 105-91.

Here are three takeaways that stood out from the win.