Memphis Grizzlies 119, Denver Nuggets 136
NBA · 2026-04-08 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Memphis Grizzlies 136–119 on 2026-04-08 in NBA play, a 17-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:53 swung win probability 65% → 20%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Grizzlies lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 39 | 22 | 25 | 119 |
| Denver Nuggets | 37 | 31 | 39 | 29 | 136 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:53 swung win probability 65% → 20%.
Why Memphis Grizzlies lost
- Lost Q3 22-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q3 1:10 (win probability 81% → 99% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q1 7:00 | 48% → 74% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 2:13 | 35% → 69% |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 10–0 | Q3 10:53 | 65% → 20% |
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q3 6:57 | 30% → 70% |
| Denver Nuggets | 10–0 | Q3 1:10 | 81% → 99% |
| Denver Nuggets | 10–0 | Q4 8:06 | 98% → 100% |