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The Nuggets Beat The Grizzlies, 122-109, Clinch Playoff Spot

Memphis Grizzlies v Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Nuggets 122-109 win on Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Photo by Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)Photo: Getty Images

That was impressive.

The Denver Nuggets handed it to the Memphis Grizzlies, 122-109, at Ball Arena on Thursday night.

Denver led 34-30 after one quarter but then proceeded to outscore Memphis 71-48 in the second and third quarters.

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic continues to shine. He had 35 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. He is the first NBA player in history to rack up 2,000+ points, 1,000+ rebounds and 500+ assists in a season.

Forward Aaron Gordon had 22 points and six rebounds.

The win enabled the Nuggets to clinch a playoff berth for the fourth straight season.

MORE ON THE NUGGETS WIN HERE

The Nuggets close out the regular season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Postgame comments from Nuggets center Nikola Jokic.

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Postgame comments from Nuggets guard Bones Hyland.

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Postgame comments from Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

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