Jokic scored 26 points and Murray added 23 as the Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 116-108.

November 15th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 116-108 . Jokic had 26 points , 8 rebounds , and 10 assists, while Murray added 23 points , 7 rebounds , and 9 assists. For the Pelicans, Williamson scored 24 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists, and Bay contributed 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pelicans took an early lead with outside shooting, but the Nuggets quickly tied the game thanks to a combination of Jokic and Braun. At crucial moments, Jokic and Murray repeatedly attacked the basket, while Poole and Beal hit consecutive three-pointers at the end of the quarter to help the Pelicans narrow the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 29-23 . In the second quarter, Williamson scored on consecutive drives, and Poole also helped the Pelicans close the gap with free throws. The Nuggets responded with consecutive jump shots from Johnson and Murray, and Braun also contributed offensively. At halftime, the Nuggets led 56-51 .

After switching sides, the Nuggets once extended their lead to double digits. The Pelicans then rallied through a combination of Williamson and Fells, with Pierre hitting consecutive three-pointers and completing a fast-break dunk. Late in the game, Matkovic hit a three-pointer, and Jokic responded with two free throws. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 86-84 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets gradually built a double-digit lead. The Pelicans continued to close the gap, but Jokic and Murray stabilized the situation at crucial moments, and Braun's three-pointer further solidified the lead. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 116-108 .

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 26 points , 8 rebounds, 10 assists; Murray 23 points, 7 rebounds , 9 assists; Braun 17 points , 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 12 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Gordon 11 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; DeRozan 9 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Bagley 7 points, 7 rebounds ; Blazier 5 points , 3 rebounds; Jones 4 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Jones 2 points , 3 assists

Pelicans player statistics

Williamson 24 points , 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Bay 16 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Poole 14 points , 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Fells 13 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; Pierre 13 points , 2 rebounds ; Jones 10 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Quinn 10 points , 5 rebounds , 4 assists; Matkovic 5 points , 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Missy 3 points , 8 rebounds , 1 assist

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