Grizzlies lose to Nuggets 126-111

GG Jackson II had a career-high 44 points, but the Memphis Grizzlies (27-55) lost to the Denver Nuggets (57-25) 126-111 in the last regular season game. The Nuggets, who swept the season series against the Grizzlies (4-0), secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Jackson II went 17-of-36 from the field to score the second-most points by a youngster in NBA history, and he added a career-high matching 12 rebounds for his second double-double. Jake LaRavia had 29 points, five rebounds, and four assists as well. Scotty Pippen Jr. finished with 15 points and seven assists.

Jamal Murray supported the Nuggets with 21 points and six rebounds. Christian Braun had a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Nikola Jokic recorded his 68th double-double as well, with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Aaron Gordon totaled 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists.