The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 113-97, at Ball Arena on Friday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Nuggets led by one, after one quarter, but the Grizzlies pulled ahead early in the second and held on to an eight-point advantage at the break. The hosts regained momentum in the third and earned a brief lead before the score was tied at 80, heading into the final quarter. The Nuggets picked up the pace in the fourth and outscored the Grizzlies, 33-17, the rest of the way to close out their third straight win.

Michael Porter led the Nuggets with 26 points, eight rebounds and a steal, in 30 minutes. Jamal Murray followed up with 22 points, five rebounds, nine assists and two steals, while Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists. The Nuggets shot 46 percent from the field, including 8-of-31 from long range.

Meanwhile, Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 27 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals, in 33 minutes. Desmond Bane followed up with 19 points and four rebounds, while Jaren Jackson finished with 15 points, five rebounds and three blocks. The Grizzlies shot 36.9 percent from the field, including 11-of-32 from deep.

The Grizzlies (38-24) will look to bounce back as they take on the Clippers in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Nuggets (45-19) play host to the Raptors on Monday.