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Denver Nuggets will lock horns against Memphis Grizzlies in NBA 2021-22 on Saturday, 22 January 2022 at 07:30 AM IST

The Grizzlies have lost two of their last three matches following their 11-game winning streak. They are coming off a 114-126 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. Meanwhile, the Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers 130-128 in their previous outing. It was their fifth victory in seven games.

Memphis Grizzlies

The Ja Morant-led Grizzlies have exceeded expectations this season and have done so in some style. They sit third in the Eastern Conference with a 31-16 record entering their game against the Denver Nuggets. Memphis has battled Covid and injuries to key players better than several other teams in the league this year, despite being such a young side.

They havent been in the best of form over their last three outings and will be eager to bounce back against the shorthanded Nuggets.

Memphis will once again be without several key players, though. Dillon Brooks, Kyle Anderson and Desmond Bane are all unavailable due to injuries or covid.

The Grizzlies couldnt perform to their full potential in the absence of those key players in their last outing.

Memphis struggled to get stops on defense, while also failing to shoot the ball well from deep, converting only nine of 40 shots from beyond the arc.

Nevertheless, head coach Taylor Jenkins has instilled confidence in all of his players, allowing them to do well when asked to step up. It would not be surprising to see this resilient team come away with a win against the Nuggets.

Key Player - Steven Adams

Steven Adams has been an underrated signing by the Grizzlies this offseason. The former OKC Thunder center has been exceptional in executing the teams gameplan on both sides of the ball. Adams rebounding and post defense have been vital to the Grizzlies, while also contributing on the offensive end with an average of 5.0 screen assists per game, yielding an average of 10.9 points.

Adams will be up against it in this game as he takes on reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. With the Denver Nuggets running their offense through their big man, Adams will have to try and neutralize Jokics threat as much as possible.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets have had an up-and-down season thus far. They have managed to find some momentum of late though, winning five of their last seven games.

The Nuggets have had to rely heavily on superstar Nikola Jokic to produce winning results this term. Nevertheless, Jokic hasnt shied away from taking up that responsibility on a nightly basis, recording another solid game against the Clippers.

The reigning MVP recorded 49 points, 14 rebounds and ten assists, shooting on a 64/60/87 clip to lead his sides comeback after they were down 12 points at halftime.

Key Player - Aaron Gordon

Aaron Gordon ranks second in PER for the Nuggets behind Nikola Jokic this season. The veteran forward is a solid two-way player, but he isnt as consistent on offense as the Nuggets would want him to be. Nevertheless, with two consecutive 20-point outings under his belt, Gordon will be keen to continue his fine form and contribute to his team efficiently against the Memphis Grizzlies.