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Denver Builds 14-Point Lead Behind Jokic’s Fast Start

November 12, 2026 · 1:35 AM

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The Nuggets turned an 11-point first-quarter cushion into a 14-point edge early in the second.

Denver carried a 35-24 lead out of the first quarter Wednesday and has pushed it to 38-24 in the second. The Nuggets opened the frame with a 3-0 burst, stretching the margin to 14. Nikola Jokic has 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 12 minutes, with a game-best +11; Jaylen Wells has matched him with 8 points, including 2-for-3 from deep. Memphis entered 7-3 and eighth in the power index, while Denver was 5-4 and 15th.
Key Performers

Nikola Jokic (DEN): 8 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, +11 Jaylen Wells (MEM): 8 PTS, 2-for-3 from 3-point range Christian Braun (DEN): 7 PTS, 2 REB, 1 BLK