Although polar opposites, Nikola Jokic and Ja Morant are two of the most talented players in the NBA.
When the Nuggets and Grizzlies face off on Friday, it'll be a matchup between the teams with the best records in the Western Conference.
Jokic's Nuggets are in first place, owning a 44-19 record with a comfortable five-game lead over the 38-23 Grizzlies. Jokic is the frontrunner to win his third consecutive MVP award with averages of 24.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 10.0 assists per game. He has recorded a triple-double in 15 of his last 20 games — all 15 of which resulted in wins for Denver.
Morant is playing at an All-NBA level once again, averaging 27.1 points, 8.2 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game. The electrifying guard has led Memphis to three consecutive wins. If he wants to have a chance at catching Denver for the No. 1 seed in the West, the Grizzlies will have to keep the momentum rolling on a national stage on Friday.
For more information on how to watch this game, The Sporting News has you covered below.
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What channel is Nuggets vs. Grizzlies on?
- Date: Friday, March 3
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Nuggets vs. Grizzlies start time
- Date: Friday, March 3
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Nuggets vs. Grizzlies will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Friday, March 3. The game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver.
Nuggets schedule 2022-23
Here are Denver's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| March 3 | vs. Grizzlies | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 6 | vs. Raptors | 9 p.m. | — |
| March 8 | vs. Bulls | 9 p.m. | — |
| March 10 | at Spurs | 8 p.m. | — |
| March 12 | vs. Nets | 3:30 p.m. | — |
Grizzlies schedule 2022-23
Here are Memphis' next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 3 | at Nuggets | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 5 | at Clippers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 7 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | TNT |
| March 9 | vs. Warriors | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 11 | vs. Mavericks | 8 p.m. | — |
