NBA
Jokić Records 199th Triple-Double As Nuggets Rally Past Pelicans in Overtime
Jokić finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Jamal Murray scored 42 as Denver overcame a 23-point deficit in its home opener.
Nikola Jokić recorded his 199th regular-season triple-double with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141–135 in overtime Saturday at Ball Arena.
Jokić’s career total is 10 behind Russell Westbrook’s NBA record of 209 regular-season triple-doubles. Denver trailed 124–116 with 1:37 left in regulation before Jokić and Murray each made a three-pointer.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 42 points. Trevon Brazile added 17, including seven in overtime and a late corner three-pointer, Field Level Media reported. Christian Braun scored 15 and DeMar DeRozan had 12.
Denver recovered after trailing by 23 points in the second quarter. Murray helped force the extra period by making two of three free throws after being fouled on a three-point attempt with 16 seconds left, tying the score at 126.
Trey Murphy III paced New Orleans with 26 points, while Dejounte Murray scored 22. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen each finished with 17 for the Pelicans.
