When he returned to the bench, he high-fived Jokic in celebration, wearing a confident smile.
The third quarter started quickly.
Little Gasol struggled under the basket, still impacted.
With 7 minutes and 11 seconds left in the third quarter, he received his fifth personal foul and had no choice but to step off the court for a rest.
If there was hope of retrieving the score, he would have to wait until the fourth quarter to play again— but in reality, he didn't need to come back.
The Nuggets continued their three-point rain in the third quarter.
Brogdon, Pope, Jokic, and Zeng Xingyang combined to hit 10 three-pointers, directly collapsing the Grizzlies.
The Grizzlies' coach held his head and sighed on the sidelines.
After three quarters, Zeng Xingyang, Butler, and Jokic sat on the bench to rest.
They chatted and laughed, watching the rookies finish the last quarter.
The Grizzlies' bench initially thought it would be easier against the Nuggets' rookies.
