New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets — Recap

📰Game Recap

The New Orleans Pelicans established a commanding early lead against the Denver Nuggets, outscoring them 38-24 in the first quarter. New Orleans maintained its offensive rhythm through the middle frames, adding a 35-33 edge in the second quarter and a 35-32 advantage in the third, pushing their lead to 19 points entering the final period. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans' attack with 26 points, including four three-pointers, complemented by Dejounte Murray's 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Denver mounted a significant fourth-quarter rally, outscoring New Orleans 37-18 to force overtime. Jamal Murray spearheaded the Nuggets' comeback, finishing with 42 points, 8 three-pointers, and 6 assists. Nikola Jokic provided a triple-double performance with 35 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, contributing three treys of his own, while Trevon Brazile added 17 points and 9 rebounds.

The Nuggets carried their decisive momentum into the extra period, ultimately clinching the victory by outscoring the Pelicans 15-9 in overtime. Denver's strong late-game surge fulfilled the SportsFBI pregame model's lean, which had favored the Nuggets at 96%.