Nikola Jokic delivered a 35-point triple-double, leading the short-handed Denver Nuggets to a 141-135 overtime victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Denver rallied from a 23-point halftime deficit, the largest comeback in franchise history. Jokic, who recorded his 199th career triple-double, second all-time, rebuked fans who booed the team during the first half, stating they were no longer welcome.
Jamal Murray added 42 points, while Trevon Brazile contributed 17 in his home debut. New Orleans, missing key players, shot 65.9% in the first half and led by 23 points early, but could not hold the lead. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 26 points.
The loss drops New Orleans to 0-3 under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley. Denver played without Cam Johnson and Alpha Diallo, while Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones were also out. The Associated Press contributed to the report.
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