Nikola Jokic Notches 200th Career Triple-Double as the Nuggets Down the Pelicans, 104-91
Jokic joined Russell Westbrook as the only players with 200 career triple-doubles after finishing with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
- On Wednesday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the winless New Orleans Pelicans 104-91, with star center Nikola Jokic recording his 200th career triple-double in 34 minutes of play.
- A 37-18 first-quarter lead behind 62% shooting helped Denver overwhelm the home squad, as coach David Adelman deployed a jumbo lineup featuring Trevon Brazile, Aaron Gordon, and Jokic.
- Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 23 points, while Zion Williamson scored 25 for New Orleans; Denver's 38.7% three-point shooting from deep proved decisive.
- Although the Pelicans rallied within five points in the fourth quarter, Denver responded with a late flurry of three-pointers to preserve the win; New Orleans remains winless at 0-4.
- Friday's NBA Cup group stage opener pits the Nuggets against the Phoenix Suns, while the Pelicans host Sacramento on Thursday night in their next matchups.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on the road, while Nikola Jokic became the second player in NBA history to reach 200 triple-doubles.
Nikola Jokic Becomes 2nd Player in NBA History To Reach 200 Triple-Doubles in Nuggets Win Over Pelicans
Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91, moving closer to Russell Westbrook's record.
Denver basketball players won the New Orleans Pelicans' visit with a score of 104:91 (37:18, 20:27, 22:28, 25:18) in the NBA League game. Serbian center Nikola Jokić recorded the jubilee 200th triple-double performance in his career.
NEW ORLEANS Nikola Jokić scored 21 points, 13 jumpers and 10 assists for his 200th triple-double at regular season, and Denver Nuggets niti at one trenutku nisu stayed at pobjedi protiv New Orleans Pelicansa koji su […] Objava VIDEO Nikola Jokić stigao i do 200. “triple-double” učinka u regularnom dijelu seasonale. Lakersi can and without Dončić will appear on Novi list.
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Independent EspañolThe Denver ensemble imposed 104-91 on New Orleans, with a triple-double of Jokic in a night where the Pelicans failed to make it.Murray and Gordon stood out in the victory, while Zion Williamson was the best scorer of the locals, who still have no wins.
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