Memphis overpowered Denver today, showing who is the better team. Most around the league expected this kind of result, but Denver head coach Bob was defiant until game time. "Underdogs, my ----. We've got enough talent and enough heart to play with anybody in the league." Afterwards, his tune had changed significantly. "We've got some work ahead of us before we can play at their level."

The only bright point for Denver was the great play by Slayton, and Bob was quick to praise his star. "If the whole team had played with his energy, we'd have been able to play with Memphis. The bright side is that we know what he can do against them, and we'll try to build on that for our next meeting."

Memphis was led by Sigler (18 points, 9 boards, 0 assists, 2 blocks), Maxwell (25 points, 5 boards, 0 assists), Hayes (17 points, a steal, 3 blocks). Denver was led by Slayton (16 points, 13 boards, 1 assists), Chopp (10 points, 10 boards, 2 assists, a steal, a block), Beachum (15 points, 3 steals).

Memphis jump to 48-15. They hold at #1 in the Southwest and hold at #2 overall in the Western Conference. Denver drop to 29-34 and 17-15 at home. They hold at #5 in the Northwest and move down to #11 overall in the Western Conference.

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