With Jokic out, the Nuggets have needed more from Jamal Murray than they’ve gotten. Scoring 16 points in 43 minutes in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Murray followed that with just 13 points in 37 minutes vs.

The Denver Nuggets recovered from a shaky start to the season by winning five games in a row behind Nikola Jokic's MVP play. Since Jokic has missed the last two games for personal reasons, the Nuggets were uncompetitive in losses against the Memphis Grizzlies (90-105) and New Orleans Pelicans (94-101).

Jaren Jackson scored 20 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies built a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter in a 105-90 victory over the short-handed Denver Nuggets on Sunday in the opener of a two-game set.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 14th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets face off against the Memphis Grizzlies tonight, but two of the most important players on the court may not be available for the big matchup.