Jokić's Triple-Double, Murray's 23 Lift Nuggets Past Pelicans

Nikola Jokić delivered a triple-double and Jamal Murray led Denver with 23 points as the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Oct. 28, 2026, at Smoothie King Center. Denver evened its record at 2-2, while New Orleans remained winless at 0-4 with its fourth consecutive loss.

Jokić finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 8-for-13 from the field in 34 minutes. He posted a plus-17 rating, the best among Denver’s listed top performers. Murray supplied the perimeter production, hitting five of his 11 attempts from beyond the arc and going 9-for-19 overall. He also contributed six assists and two blocks in 38 minutes.

Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun added 15 points apiece. Gordon paired his scoring with 11 rebounds and three assists, while Braun recorded four assists, three steals and a block. Braun shot 6-for-13 from the floor, including 3-for-8 from 3-point range, and both players finished at plus-15.

Zion Williamson paced New Orleans with 25 points on 10-for-14 shooting, adding five rebounds, two assists and three steals. Derik Queen registered a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while Jeremiah Fears also scored 11. Dejounte Murray contributed 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists, but the Pelicans’ search for their first victory continued.