Murray's 42, Jokić's Triple-Double Power Nuggets Past Pelicans

Denver brought the star power to a high-scoring matchup at Ball Arena on October 24, 2026, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 42 points, while Nikola Jokić filled the stat sheet with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. The victory moved Denver to 1-1, while New Orleans fell to 0-3 with its third straight loss.

Murray's perimeter shooting stood out: He went 8-for-16 from beyond the arc and 12-for-25 overall, adding six assists in 43 minutes. Jokić logged 44 minutes and paired his triple-double with two steals and three blocks. Denver also received 17 points and nine rebounds from Trevon Brazile, who hit three of seven 3-point attempts and blocked two shots. Christian Braun contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and two steals on 7-for-11 shooting.

Trey Murphy III paced New Orleans with 26 points, six rebounds and four assists, shooting 10-for-17 from the field and 4-for-8 from deep. Dejounte Murray supplied 22 points, six rebounds and six assists, along with two steals and a block, but finished 1-for-6 from 3-point range.

Derik Queen and Zion Williamson added 17 points apiece for the Pelicans. Queen collected eight rebounds in 25 minutes, while Williamson shot 7-for-11 and recorded two steals and two blocks. Those contributions gave New Orleans several productive scoring options, but Denver emerged with the win behind its standout duo.