Nikola Jokic’s 199th Triple‑Double Powers Nuggets to 141‑135 OT Win Over Pelicans

On Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141‑135 in overtime at Ball Arena.

Nikola Jokic recorded 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, marking his 199th career regular‑season triple‑double, the most after Russell Westbrook’s 209.

Jamal Murray poured in 42 points for Denver.

The Nuggets rallied from a 23‑point deficit, with New Orleans leading by 23 at halftime.

Trevon Brazile contributed 17 points, including seven in overtime.

Christian Braun added 15 points and DeMar DeRozan 12 for Denver.

For New Orleans, Trey Murphy III led with 26 points, followed by Dejounte Murray with 22, and both Zion Williamson and Derik Queen with 17 each.

Denver played without Cam Johnson (ankle) and Alpha Diallo (sprained wrist) and remained without Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones.