Nuggets erase 23‑point deficit to beat Pelicans 141‑135 in OT
Denver rallied from a 23‑point hole to win 141‑135 in overtime, with Nikola Jokic posting a triple‑double and Jamal Murray scoring 42, giving the Nuggets their first win of the season.
Key points
- Denver overcame a 23‑point deficit to force overtime and win 141‑135.
- Nikola Jokic recorded 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, including eight in overtime.
- Jamal Murray added 42 points for the Nuggets.
- The victory moved Denver to a 1‑1 record after an opening loss to Oklahoma City.
- Jokic said fans who booed the comeback are not welcome at Ball Arena.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime on Saturday night at Ball Arena.
Denver erased a 23-point deficit, the largest of the game, to force the extra period.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple‑double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, including eight points in overtime.
Jamal Murray contributed 42 points.
The win gave Denver its first victory of the season, improving its record to 1‑1 after an opening loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the game, Jokic told reporters that fans who booed the team during the comeback were “not welcome here anymore.”
The comeback matched a similar 23‑point rally the Nuggets achieved against the San Antonio Spurs in February 2020, though that earlier effort was completed in regulation.
Your questions, answered
How many points did the Nuggets rally from to beat the Pelicans?
The Nuggets erased a 23‑point deficit before winning in overtime.
What were Nikola Jokic’s stats in the comeback win?
Jokic posted a triple‑double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
What was Jamal Murray’s scoring total in the game?
Murray scored 42 points.
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