The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 128-103, at Ball Arena on Monday evening.

The Nuggets jumped out to a great start with a, 39-24, lead after one quarter. They maintain the momentum in the second and outscored the visitors, 30-20, to make it a 25-point difference heading into the break. The Grizzlies came out with a better effort in the third but could only trim the deficit by two and trailed by 23, entering the final frame. The Nuggets maintained their focus and had no trouble down the stretch, closing out their fourth straight win.

Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 29 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and a block, in 31 minutes. Christian Braun followed up with 17 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Reggie Jackson added 15 points, eight assists and a steal.

Meanwhile, five players scored in double digits for the Grizzlies, led by Lamar Stevens, who totaled 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 23 minutes off the bench. Scotty Pippen followed up with 17 points, two rebounds and four assists, while GG Jackson and Desmond Bane tallied 15 points each.

The Grizzlies (24-48) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Lakers on Wednesday. The Nuggets (51-21) play host to the Suns on Wednesday.