Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets: Did the Grindhouse third quarter swing FedExForum?

The Memphis Grizzlies entered FedExForum at 24-44 and the Denver Nuggets arrived at 42-28, and Memphis secured a 125-118 result. The Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets final score reflected a game with 11 ties and 21 lead changes.

First quarter

The Memphis Grizzlies opened with 31 points in the first quarter while the Nuggets posted 30 points in the first quarter. The Grizzlies logged 12 steals in the game, and that activity fed 27 points off turnovers. The Nuggets finished with 19 turnovers in the game, and Memphis ended with 10 turnovers.

Second quarter

The Nuggets matched their first-quarter pace with 30 points in the second quarter, and the Grizzlies countered with 29 points in the second quarter. The Grizzlies went 78 percent at the free throw line on 32 attempts, and the Nuggets shot 77 percent at the line on 22 attempts. Denver recorded 34 assists in the game, while Memphis totaled 22 assists.

Third quarter

The Grizzlies took control with 39 points in the third quarter, and the Nuggets produced 31 points in the third quarter. Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets turning point came as Memphis paired that third-quarter surge with 43 bench points for the game. The Grizzlies also posted 9 blocks and 29 fast-break points, and the Nuggets finished with 5 blocks and 21 fast-break points.

Fourth quarter

Memphis closed with 26 points in the fourth quarter as Denver added 27 points in the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies finished with 58 total rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, and the Nuggets ended with 57 total rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds. Denver scored 58 points in the paint, while Memphis scored 46 points in the paint.

Memphis Grizzlies final whistle reaction

Ty Jerome’s previous-game line featured 21 points, 9 assists, and 9 rebounds, and GG Jackson’s previous-game line included 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Olivier-Maxence Prosper posted 19 points on 67 percent shooting in the previous game, and Jaylen Wells recorded 11 points and 5 rebounds in that outing. Memphis Grizzlies vs Denver Nuggets final thoughts also start with the team-wide edge in points off turnovers, where Memphis finished with 27 and Denver had 10.

The next Memphis game will be broadcast at 8:00 PM EDT on 03/20/2026, with the Boston Celtics visiting the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, and the listings include NBCS-BOS and FDSSE. Keep it locked for the next game recap, then run it back and share this article with other Grizzlies fans.