After missing six games with a leg injury, Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin delivered his season‑best performance, scoring 22 points on 5‑of‑8 shooting in a 145‑111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 12, 2026. Demin credited his teammates and the game plan for his comfort on the court. The rookie, who began the season struggling at 9.7 points per game, showed improved shooting (4‑of‑6 from three) and helped the Nets, now 24th in offensive rating, aim for a first winning streak against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oklahoma City, Houston, Memphis and Charlotte would have a field day during the 2027 draft lottery based on the NBA's current standings.
The Brooklyn Nets bounce back from a 37‑point loss with a 145‑111 demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans, posting the third‑most first‑half point total (83) in franchise history. Six players scored at least 15 points, tying a team record, while the squad shot 57% overall and 49% from three. Egor Demin returned from injury to drop 22 points, and Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle added 22 and 17 respectively. The win improves the Nets to 3‑8 before they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.
Jamal Murray leads Denver Nuggets to a 123-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 12, 2026. Murray scores 30 points with eight assists, while Nikola Jokic adds 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. A 35-24 first‑quarter surge gives Denver a 30-16 early lead, and the Nuggets shoot 50% overall, converting 15 points off Memphis' 12 turnovers. Cameron Johnson contributes 23 points, and Denver limits its own turnovers to six. Memphis' Ty Jerome scores 22, but the Grizzlies fall to 7-4 after the loss. Denver improves to 6-4, staying 1.5 games behind the Northwest lead.
Cameron Johnson looked great against the Grizzlies, and the Nuggets need to lean on him for more scoring punch.
The New Orleans Pelicans fell to the New Jersey Nets 145-111 on Nov. 12, 2026, marking their fourth straight loss. After the 34‑point defeat, guard Dejounte Murray posted a cryptic, now‑deleted tweet hinting at "inside sabotage," fueling rumors of a rift with coach Jamahl Mosley. Stats show the Pelicans are 1‑8 with Murray playing versus 3‑0 without him. Murray, averaging 13.4 points this season, struggled with five points against the Nets. The team, now 4‑8, prepares to host the Memphis Grizzlies Friday.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo defended rookie Cameron Boozer after his missed tying three-pointer against Denver, pointing to the 19-year-old’s assertiveness in late-game situations.
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Jamal Murray erupts for 30 points, dropping 17 in the fourth to lead Denver to a 123-118 win over Memphis on Nov. 12, 2026. Despite the explosive performance, Murray downplays claims that he’s playing his best basketball ever, insisting he’s simply “playing my game.” The victory cements the Nuggets’ surge and spotlights Murray’s clutch scoring ability.
Nikola Jokic believes Jamal Murray is playing outstanding basketball, praising his scoring, playmaking and defensive improvement after Denver's 123-118 victory over Memphis on Wednesday.
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David Adelman called Jamal Murray one of the NBA’s best players after the guard scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter of Denver’s 123-118 win over Memphis.
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Nike Basketball launches three new performance categories—Flight, Force and Uptempo—tailored to how players move on the court. Flight, built for explosive lifts, powers the G.T. Flight with Zoom Strobel and Cushlon 3.0 foam and is linked to LeBron James and Ja Morant. Force targets sustained power and stability, featuring ZoomX 3.0 foam, synthetic armor upper and is associated with A’ja Wilson and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Uptempo emphasizes reactive speed and court feel, using ZoomX 3.0, Air Zoom Strobel and a low‑profile design, and is paired with Devin Booker, Caitlin Clark, Kevin Durant and Sabrina Ionescu. The categories will shape all Nike basketball shoes, helping consumers pick a model that matches their play style.
Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic and Cameron Johnson combined for 80 points as the Denver Nuggets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday night.
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Jamal Murray scored 30 points, 22 of them in the final 13 minutes of the game, and the Nuggets held off the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday night
The Denver Nuggets secure a 123-118 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 12, 2026, holding a double‑digit halftime lead despite a third‑quarter surge by Memphis. Jamal Murray scores 30 points (22 after halftime) while battling foul trouble, and Nikola Jokic adds 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Cam Johnson posts a season‑high 23 points, and the Nuggets match Memphis bucket for bucket down the stretch. Memphis’ top scorers are Jaylen Wells and Ty Jerome with 22 each, and Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward each grab 11 rebounds. Denver’s balanced effort and late‑game poise clinch the victory.
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The latest ESPN NBA power rankings slot the Denver Nuggets at 12th, sparking debate among fans about whether the team is merely good or truly elite. In this episode of Mile High Sports' "Pickaxe and Roll," host Ryan Blackburn and guest Danny Bailey dissect the Nuggets' recent loss to the Houston Rockets and preview the upcoming matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, offering analysis, predictions, and an assessment of the squad's place among the league's best.
After a 6‑0 start, the Memphis Grizzlies have slipped to 7‑3 as turnovers erupt across recent losses. Ty Jerome’s 40‑point effort couldn’t offset 16 giveaways against New Orleans, which turned them into 21 points in a one‑point OT defeat. Similar ball‑handling woes plagued games versus Indiana (12 first‑half turnovers) and Oklahoma City (18 turnovers, 30 points off mistakes), compounded by poor shooting (22.2% from three). A win over Toronto showed that hot shooting can mask the issue, but 17 turnovers still lingered. The article warns that to revive their early‑season offensive rating, Memphis must curb giveaways while leaning on Jerome, Cedric Coward and Cam Boozer.
The Denver Nuggets (5-4) head to Memphis Thursday night to face the 7-3 Grizzlies at FedEx Forum (6:00 PM MDT). After a win in Mexico City and a loss in Houston – hampered by flight delays and injuries – Denver needs both offense and defense to click. Key storylines: Aaron Gordon’s health and production (down 5 pts per game, shooting under 40%) and rookie Cameron Boozer’s 16 points and near‑double‑digit rebounds for Memphis. Nuggets also miss Julian Strawther (knee); Memphis is missing Isaiah Stewart (questionable) and several role players. Expect a close battle, with the preview favoring Denver –3.5.
The Los Angeles Lakers have swapped fringe centers, releasing two‑way player Lawson Lovering and signing former Michigan State big man Carson Cooper to an identical two‑way contract. Cooper, who briefly suited up for the Memphis Grizzlies before being waived, posted 11.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.0 block in his senior college season and appeared in 137 games. The move addresses front‑court depth worries as Walker Kessler logs 30‑plus minutes while backup options like Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jarred Vanderbilt provide small‑ball coverage. Coach JJ Redick hopes Cooper can supply the needed size when Kessler rests, avoiding a vulnerability against larger opponents.
The Los Angeles Lakers waive two‑way center Lawson Lovering and sign fellow big man Carson Cooper to a two‑way contract. Lovering, who saw only garbage‑time action, is replaced by the 6'10" former Memphis Grizzlies forward who went undrafted in 2026. Cooper logged a single three‑minute stint with Memphis, posted 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in Summer League, and averaged 11.1 points with 7.1 rebounds at Michigan State. While the move adds depth, analysts note Cooper’s limited NBA experience makes his impact uncertain.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived two‑way center Lawson Lovering, a move confirmed by the NBA transaction log and reported by Hoops Rumors. Lovering, 23, joined the team on Oct. 28 after the Lakers released AK Okereke and appeared in two games before the November 10 cut. Previously, he was cut by the Memphis Grizzlies, spent last season with the G League’s Memphis Hustle (7.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.3 blocks in 26.8 minutes over 30 games), and went undrafted out of Utah. The Lakers now retain two‑way players Chris Manon and Arthur Kaluma.
The Golden State Warriors have opened the 2026-27 season with an 8-3 record, echoing their 2022 championship run. After a 51‑point win over the New Orleans Pelicans, they matched the eight‑straight‑win streak that propelled the 2021‑22 title team. Both squads entered the year after Play‑In losses (to the Grizzlies in 2022, the Suns last season) and faced key wing injuries—Klay Thompson’s Achilles in 2021 and rookie Jimmy Butler III’s ACL this year. New contributors like rookie Yaxel Lendeborg (a Michigan alum) and Georges Niang draw parallels to Jordan Poole and Otto Porter Jr. While the current squad ranks higher offensively, its defense lags behind the 2022 team, and bench production has surged. The article weighs whether these similarities could spark another championship.
Ty Jerome sparks Memphis to a 118-102 victory over Toronto on Nov. 10, lifting the Grizzlies to 7‑3. Jerome pours in 27 points while the bench—Javon Small and Taylor Hendricks—helps fuel a 34‑point second quarter that turns a 1‑point deficit into a permanent lead. Cameron Boozer adds 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Toronto’s Jamal Shead tallies 20 and 11 assists, but RJ Barrett goes 7‑of‑21 and finishes with a minus‑23 rating. Memphis shoots 53% overall and 47% from three, out‑performing Toronto’s 43%/34% percentages. The win keeps Memphis a game behind San Antonio in the Southwest, while the Raptors fall to 5‑5.
Kawhi Leonard misses his third consecutive week as the Toronto Raptors continue his left‑knee rehab. The 2019 champion has been out since Oct. 23, now logging eight straight games missed, with the next update due in a week. Leonard, acquired from the LA Clippers in the offseason and under a two‑year, $115 million extension, aims to finish his career in Toronto. The Raptors sit 5‑5, fresh off a 118‑102 loss to Memphis, and will try to rebound when the Boston Celtics visit Wednesday.
The Big Lead’s Week 4 NBA power rankings reveal a chaotic early season, with the Utah Jazz at the bottom (30‑1‑9) and the Chicago Bulls just ahead at 27‑1‑8. The Warriors have surged into contender status despite a slow start, while the Grizzlies’ early promise fades. Rebuilding clubs dominate the lower tier: the Nets (26‑2‑8), Clippers (25‑2‑7) and Magic (24‑2‑7) struggle without star power, and the Pacers sit at 23‑3‑8 amid Tyrese Haliburton’s injury. The Suns (22‑3‑6) and Hornets (21‑4‑7) show flashes but lack consistency. The list underscores shifting momentum and highlights which teams are still fighting for relevance as the season unfolds.