Nuggets Beat Pelicans 141-135 in Overtime, Murray Scores 42 and Jokic Adds Triple Double
Jamal Murray scored 42 points and Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as Denver came back from 19 points down, outscored New Orleans 37-18 in the fourth quarter, and won 141-135 in overtime at Ball Arena.
Key points
- The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver.
- Jamal Murray scored 42 points for Denver on 12 of 25 shooting, including 8 of 16 from three point range and 10 of 13 at the free throw line.
- New Orleans led for most of the night.
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Ball Arena in Denver. Denver came back from a 19 point deficit for its first win of the season, while New Orleans fell to 0-3.
Jamal Murray scored 42 points for Denver on 12 of 25 shooting, including 8 of 16 from three point range and 10 of 13 at the free throw line. He added 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, with no turnovers. Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, a triple double, on 12 of 23 shooting. Murray and Jokic combined for 77 points.
New Orleans controls the first three quarters
New Orleans led for most of the night. The Pelicans won the first quarter 38-24, the second 35-33 and the third 35-32, and they took a 108-89 edge in score by quarters into the fourth, up 19 at their largest lead. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Dejounte Murray had 22 points for the Pelicans, and Derik Queen contributed 17 points and 8 rebounds off the bench.
Denver wins the fourth quarter 37-18
Denver turned the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring New Orleans 37-18 to tie the game at 126 at the end of regulation and force overtime. The Nuggets then won the extra period 15-9 to close out the 141-135 win. Trevon Brazile scored 17 points for Denver in support of Murray and Jokic.
The quarter lines tell the shape of the comeback. Denver scored 24, 33, 32, 37 and 15 in overtime. New Orleans scored 38, 35, 35, 18 and 9 in overtime. A team that gave up 108 points in three quarters gave up 18 in the fourth, and that defensive swing is what gave Murray and Jokic the chance to finish the game in overtime.
Missi out, and a rematch on Wednesday
New Orleans played without Yves Missi, who was sidelined with a knee issue. DeAndre Jordan started in his place and played 20 minutes, while Derik Queen played 24 minutes off the bench. Denver moved to 1-1 with the win. The teams meet again on Wednesday in New Orleans, where the Pelicans will look for their first win of the season at 0-3 and the Nuggets will try to take the rematch on the road.