The Denver Nuggets look to bounce back when they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. The game begins at 8 PM ET and will air on ALT, ALT+, WATN, and DANZ-MEM.

After travel issues and a late arrival to Houston, the Nuggets fell to the Rockets in their last game, 110-100. Denver is 5-4 on the season, putting them 10th in the West. This is their third game on a four-game road trip.

The Grizzlies snapped their three-game losing streak with a 118-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their last game. They are 7-3 this season, 7th in the West. This will be their fifth home game in their last six games.

This is the first of three meetings between the two teams this season.

Julian Strawther remains OUT with a left knee sprain. He has yet to play this season. On October 16, it was reported that he would be out for six weeks.

The Nuggets will start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, and Aaron Gordon. Murray leads the team in scoring with 25.8 points per game. Jokic is averaging 23.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.1 assists.

DeMar DeRozan, Spencer Jones, Trevon Brazile, and Marvin Bagley III are the top players off the bench. Tyus Jones and Bryce Hopkins also see limited minutes.

The Nuggets have the 10th ranked offense and the 21st ranked defense.

Isaiah Stewart is QUESTIONABLE with a right knee bone bruise. He’s missed the last two games. He’s averaging 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds in seven games this season.

Scotty Pippen Jr. is OUT with a lumbar disc herniation. He’s been out since October 31.

Quinten Post is OUT as he is in concussion protocol. He suffered the injury against the Raptors after just two minutes of playing time.

Richie Saunders is OUT after undergoing right knee surgery. He has yet to make his NBA debut.

Karim Lopez is OUT on a G League assignment, while Jahmai Mashack is QUESTIONABLE on a G League two-way deal.

The Grizzlies will start Cameron Boozer, Ty Jerome, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, and Zach Edey. Jerome leads the team in scoring, averaging 26.7 points per game. Boozer, the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is averaging 16.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists in his rookie season.

Jacon Small, Jerami Grant, GG Jackson II, Cam Spencer, and Taylor Hendricks all see minutes off the bench as the Grizzlies dive deep into their rotation.

Memphis is ranked 7th in offense and 9th in defense.