Jokic Has Triple-Double, Murray Scores 42 Points in Nuggets’ OT Victory over Pelicans
Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 15 rebounds, and Jamal Murray scored 42 as Denver erased a 23-point deficit in overtime.
- On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime at Ball Arena, rallying from a 23-point deficit in their home opener.
- Trailing by 19 entering the fourth quarter, Denver faced one of its steepest deficits of the season. The comeback marked only the sixth time in franchise history the Nuggets have overcome a 22-point deficit.
- Nikola Jokic recorded 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists for his 199th career triple-double, while Jamal Murray scored 42 points and made two clutch free throws with 16 seconds left to force overtime.
- Rookie Trevon Brazile contributed 17 points and 2 blocks off the bench, hitting a crucial corner 3-pointer with 1:33 left in overtime to extend Denver's lead to two possessions.
- The Nuggets move to 1-1 ahead of Monday's game against Golden State, while the Pelicans fall to 0-3 under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley.
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The Denver ensemble achieved a spectacular comeback in front of New Orleans, led by an impressive triple-double star. Despite the casualties, the locals secured the victory in overtime, while visitors continue without winning in the season.
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Jokic has triple-double, Murray scores 42 points in Nuggets' OT victory over Pelicans
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored eight of his 35 points in overtime and finished with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, and the short-handed Denver Nuggets rallied from down 23 to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 on Saturday night.
Nuggets Rookie Trevon Brazile Credits NBA Champion Teammate For Confidence
The Denver Nuggets have a gem of a rookie in 23-year-old Trevon Brazile, who immediately made his presence felt in the team’s home opener. Brazile scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in 28 minutes of play during the Nuggets’ 141–135 regular-season overtime win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. It was also […]
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