Nuggets Rally From 23 Down as Nikola Jokic Reaches 199th Triple-Double
The Denver Nuggets overcame a 23-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime. Nikola Jokic recorded his 199th career triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray scored 42 points.
Nuggets erase 23-point deficit as Jokic reaches triple-double milestone
The Denver Nuggets rallied from a 23-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime Saturday night, producing the most dramatic result among the latest NBA games reported.
Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 199th career triple-double, while Jamal Murray added 42 points. Denver’s comeback turned a game that appeared to be slipping away into an overtime victory, with the Nuggets overcoming New Orleans after falling 23 points behind.
The result was part of a busy Saturday slate that also featured major individual performances from Devin Booker, who scored 43 points in Phoenix’s 131-122 win over Golden State, and Jayson Tatum, who had 36 points as Boston beat New York 107-103. But Denver’s comeback and Jokic’s latest statistical milestone stood out as the night’s defining storyline.
The Nuggets’ victory came in overtime, with the 141 points marking the highest total among the reported Saturday finishes. The Pelicans’ collapse also overshadowed a strong offensive showing in a game that required Denver to recover from a deficit of more than 20 points.
Elsewhere, San Antonio earned its first win of the season by beating Dallas 122-106, while Houston improved to 3-0 with a 121-114 victory over Atlanta.