US EditionVideo Report: Murray, Watson Help Nuggets Beat Pelicans 122-116
Jamal Murray scored 35 points including 12 in the fourth quarter as the Nuggets won their fourth game in five outings, overcoming the Pelicans' strong late rally.
- On Tuesday night, Jamal Murray scored 35 points and nine assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 at the Smoothie King Center, with Peyton Watson making the tiebreaking jumper.
- Playing without three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets improved to 5-3 since his sidelining by a bone bruise.
- After Murphy tied it at 114, Denver's fourth-quarter run included Murray scoring 12 points, making all three shots, including two 3-pointers, as Denver outscored New Orleans 33-22.
- Following the game, the Pelicans' record stood at 9-33, and the Nuggets completed a season sweep, having won earlier matchups 122-88 and 125-118.
- Peyton Watson finished with 31 points, seven rebounds and five assists in his first game since being chosen Western Conference player of the week, while Aaron Gordon and Jalen Pickett each scored 16 as the Nuggets won four of five games.
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NBA: Jamal Murray puts up 35 as Nuggets run past Pelicans
Jamal Murray collected 35 points and nine assists and Peyton Watson added 31 points and seven rebounds, lifting the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 122-116 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.
Jamal Murray puts up 35 as Nuggets run past Pelicans
Jamal Murray collected 35 points and nine assists and Peyton Watson added 31 points and seven rebounds, lifting the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 122-116 victory over the reeling New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.Murray made five 3-pointers in his return from a two-game absence caused by an ankle injury as well as an illness.Watson, the reigning Western Conference Player of the Week, sank 11 of 16 shots from the floor to send Denver to a fourth win…
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Murray, Watson help Nuggets beat Pelicans 122-116
Jamal Murray had 35 points and nine assists, Peyton Watson made the tiebreaking jumper with 39 seconds left and the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 on Tuesday night.
Nuggets-Pelicans Instant Reactions: Jamal Murray Returns to Battle - DNVR Sports
The Nuggets moved closer to whole with Jamal Murray and Spencer Jones returning to action in New Orleans. The Pelicans have the second-worst record in the league, and one of the worst defensive ratings, but Denver’s offense got stuck in the mud in the second quarter. After falling behind in the second, the Nuggets tried to play catch-up for the rest of the game. It was an uphill battle, and a frustrating watch at times, but Denver slowly chipped…
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