Jokic triple-double lifts Nuggets past Pelicans 104-91
Denver led from the first quarter and made 12 of 31 threes, while New Orleans fell to 0-4 despite 25 points from Zion Williamson.
- Jokic: 21 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists
- Jamal Murray: 23 points, 5 of 11 on threes
- Zion Williamson: 25 points, 10 of 14 from the field
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Game card: Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91, with each team's leader
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday, October 28, after a 37-point first quarter.
Denver led 44-22 early in the second quarter, and New Orleans never led or tied the game. Jokic, who made all five of his free throws, also committed seven turnovers.
Denver (2-2) got its offense from the perimeter. Jamal Murray scored 23 points and made 5 of 11 threes, and Aaron Gordon added 15 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double.
New Orleans (0-4) outscored Denver 27-20 in the second quarter and 28-22 in the third. A 10-0 run in the second cut the deficit to 46-36, but Denver held the lead at every break.
Denver pulled away in the fourth quarter. DeMar DeRozan's two free throws made it 101-89, and Christian Braun hit a 24-foot three off a Murray assist with 1:09 left for 104-89. Dejounte Murray's dunk with 30.3 seconds left set the final score.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting and three steals. Derik Queen came off the bench for 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Denver made 12 of 31 threes to New Orleans' seven of 30, and the Pelicans' bench outscored Denver's 36-19.
Up next
Nuggets: at the Phoenix Suns on Friday, October 30.
Pelicans: host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, October 29.
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