What happened: Denver assistant Dave Joerger kept a single box score as a career souvenir from his coaching tenure with Memphis. The memento represents the franchise's Grit and Grind era ahead of Denver's road matchup against the Grizzlies.

Why it matters: Joerger guided Memphis through multiple playoff appearances before eventually joining the Nuggets' staff. The reflection revisits the enduring identity of the Grit and Grind teams in advance of the Western Conference meeting.

What to watch: The Nuggets face the Grizzlies in Memphis during their road trip.