Jamal Murray scored 39 points (21 on 7 3-pointers), and the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 131-114.
The Nuggets took control with a 34-7 run in the second quarter and led by as many as 33.
Paul Millsap had 23 points (11 in the third quarter) and 5 steals on 8 for 11 shooting.
For the Grizzlies, Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points with 5 3-pointers, and Brandon Clarke added 19 points on 8 for 8 shooting off the bench.
The Nuggets shot 55.1% from the field and 56.3% from 3 to the Grizzlies’ 46.4% and 44.4%. They outscored the Grizzlies 27-10 on the fast break. The Nuggets outscored the Grizzlies 17-7 in 4 minutes with Millsap, Barton, Jokić, Murray and Hernangomez on the floor together.