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The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing to host the Denver Nuggets at the FedEx Forum during Wednesday night’s action in the NBA. The Nuggets could steal the top of the Western Conference if they achieve a victory here.
The local team, the Grizzlies, occupies the 8th position in the Conference after adding 5 wins and 4 setbacks to their account so far this season. As for the division figures, the Memphis are in the 2nd position of the Pacific Division, just a triumph behind the San Antonio Spurs.
It is important to consider that Memphis has played 3 of their 8 home games and has won all of them. Now they add .556 of effectiveness and have in Mike Conley his best player who is averaging 18.1 points and 5.8 assists, followed by veteran Marc Gasol who averages 13.8 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, while Shelvin Mack has the best record of assists in Memphis with 3.8.
On the visiting bench, the Nuggets will be presented, who have been rooting so far this season and have taken the game in 9 of their 10 matches. They are currently in 2nd place in the Conference with an effective percentage of .900 and one game less than the Golden State Warriors.
As for their position in the Southwest Division, they are the best team and they do not seem to have big rivals other than the Portland Trail Blazers, but they still have a few points ahead. However, the Nuggets’ perfect run was tainted by facing the Lakers and falling as visitors 121-114.
Denver is led by Jamal Murray who averages 18.9 points and 3.4 assists, while Gary Harris is adding 18.3 points and 3.2 assists per game.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]