{
  "id": 19594321,
  "title": "Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic lead Nuggets to 123-118 win over Grizzlies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/jamal-murray-nikola-jokic-lead-nuggets-to-123-118-win-over-grizzlies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:45:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/11/11/jamal-murray-nikola-jokic-lead-nuggets-to-123-118-win-over-grizzlies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a close game, the Denver Nuggets edged out the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday night at the FedExForum in Memphis. Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, while Nikola Jokic contributed 27 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists. The Nuggets secured the lead early in the second quarter, leading by 18 points before the Grizzlies fought back throughout the fourth quarter. Cameron Johnson finished with 23 points for the Nuggets, including a crucial three-pointer off a pass from Jokic with 1:01 left that extended the Nuggets' lead to 120-113. Cameron Boozer missed a crucial three-pointer that would have tied the game with 6.9 seconds remaining. Ty Jerome scored 22 points for the Grizzlies, and Jaylen Wells also contributed 22 points. Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer missed a crucial three-pointer that would have tied the game with 6.9 seconds remaining. Cedric Coward added 15 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis, while Cam Spencer also scored 15 points.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jamal Murray scored 30 points to lead Denver Nuggets",
    "Nikola Jokic added 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists",
    "Cameron Boozer missed game-winning three-pointer at game's end"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Denver’s ability to maintain composure during late-game surges reinforces their status as a resilient contender capable of overcoming defensive pressure through the elite playmaking of their core stars.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}