Nuggets
PelicansThe Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday, October 28, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
The Nuggets led 57-45 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 37-18. The biggest lead for the Nuggets was 22 points.
Top performers
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 23 points on 9-of-19 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 6 assists. Nikola Jokic added 21 points and 13 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Zion Williamson had 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, with 5 rebounds. Derik Queen added 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double: 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Double-doubles: Aaron Gordon (15 points and 11 rebounds); Derik Queen (11 points and 12 rebounds). The Pelicans bench outscored the Nuggets reserves 36-19.
- Zion Williamson (NOP): 25 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 10-14 FG, 32 MIN
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 23 PTS, 1 REB, 6 AST, 9-19 FG, 38 MIN
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 21 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST, 8-13 FG, 34 MIN
- Christian Braun (DEN): 15 PTS, 0 REB, 4 AST, 6-13 FG, 36 MIN
- Aaron Gordon (DEN): 15 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 3-10 FG, 31 MIN
- Derik Queen (NOP): 11 PTS, 12 REB, 1 AST, 3-6 FG, 25 MIN
By the numbers
The Nuggets shot 46.3% from the field (37-of-80) and went 12-of-31 from three-point range; the Pelicans shot 41.5% and went 7-of-30 from deep. Assists: Nuggets 30, Pelicans 20.
Context
The Nuggets improved to 2-2, while the Pelicans fell to 0-4, their fourth loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the Nuggets.
Up next: the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14; the Pelicans host the Grizzlies on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 16,334 at Smoothie King Center. Officials: Jacyn Goble, Justin Van Duyne and Jenna Schroeder.