Pelicans
NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
The Pelicans led 73-57 at halftime. Regulation ended tied at 126, and the Nuggets outscored the Pelicans 15-9 in overtime.
Top performers
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 42 points on 12-of-25 shooting, including 8 3-pointers, with 6 assists. Nikola Jokic added 35 points and 15 rebounds. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III had 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds. Dejounte Murray added 22 points and 6 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double: 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The Pelicans bench outscored the Nuggets reserves 51-40.
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 42 PTS, 3 REB, 6 AST, 12-25 FG, 43 MIN
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 35 PTS, 15 REB, 10 AST, 12-23 FG, 44 MIN
- Trey Murphy III (NOP): 26 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 10-17 FG, 37 MIN
- Dejounte Murray (NOP): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 9-18 FG, 35 MIN
- Derik Queen (NOP): 17 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 6-10 FG, 25 MIN
- Trevon Brazile (DEN): 17 PTS, 9 REB, 0 AST, 6-11 FG, 28 MIN
Context
The Nuggets improved to 1-1, while the Pelicans fell to 0-3, their third loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14; the Pelicans host the Grizzlies on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 19,905 at Ball Arena. Officials: Scott Foster, John Butler and Nate Cearley.