Nikola Jokic recorded 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to notch the 200th regular‑season triple‑double of his career as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104‑91 on Wednesday night. The win kept Denver’s streak of victories against the Pelicans—two games in a row, one at home and one on the road—intact. Jokic’s performance was complemented by Jamal Murray’s 23 points and Aaron Gordon’s 15 points and 11 rebounds. Denver built a 22‑point advantage in the first half and maintained a comfortable margin for most of the game. The Pelicans, who remain winless, were led by Zion Williamson, who scored 25 points and hit a three‑pointer in the fourth quarter to narrow the deficit to 88‑83. Murray answered with a three‑pointer and a fade‑away layup to restore a 10‑point cushion for the Nuggets. The Nuggets’ victory follows a dramatic comeback from a 23‑point deficit in a 104‑91 win over the Pelicans in Denver on Saturday. Jokic still needs ten more regular‑season triple‑doubles to surpass Russell Westbrook as the NBA’s all‑time leader in the category. Christian Braun added 15 points and Trevon Brazile contributed 11 for Denver, who entered the game with several injuries and used only nine players. The Pelicans struggled from beyond the arc, making just 7 of 30 three‑point attempts (23.3%).
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