NewsNuggets Beat Pelicans 141–135 in OT: Murray Scores 42, Jokic Triple-Double
Denver erased a 23-point deficit against New Orleans, with Jamal Murray's 42 points and Nikola Jokic's triple-double powering a dramatic overtime victory.
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DENVER — The Denver Nuggets came back from a 23-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 141–135 in overtime on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Jamal Murray led all scorers with 42 points, and Nikola Jokic added 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double. The NBA's official game record confirms the result.
Nuggets vs Pelicans: How Denver erased the deficit
New Orleans scored 38 points in the first quarter, 35 in the second and 35 in the third. The Pelicans held a 108–89 advantage entering the final period. At one point their lead had reached 23, leaving Denver with little margin for error.
The fourth quarter reversed the pattern. Denver scored 37 points while holding New Orleans to 18, turning a 19-point deficit after three quarters into a 126–126 tie at the end of regulation. Murray and Jokic made important three-pointers during the push, and Aaron Gordon finished a reverse dunk. Murray's late free throws completed the tie.
Who led Denver in overtime?
Jokic scored eight of his 35 points in the extra period. Denver outscored New Orleans 15–9 in overtime to finish the comeback. Rookie Trevon Brazile contributed 17 points overall, including seven in overtime, and hit a corner three-pointer that gave Denver a 133–129 lead with about 85 seconds remaining.
That shot did not create the comeback by itself, but it supplied separation after Denver had spent most of the night chasing the score. Murray's 42 points and Jokic's control of both scoring and playmaking made the late rally possible.
Nikola Jokic triple-double and player stats
Jokic's 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists marked his 199th regular-season triple-double, according to the NBA's game recap. Murray's 42 points led Denver, while Brazile scored 17. The league's box score is the primary reference for individual statistics.
For New Orleans, Trey Murphy III scored 26 points and Dejounte Murray had 22. Zion Williamson and Derik Queen each contributed 17. The Pelicans' productive first three quarters were not enough once Denver began getting stops and closing possessions in the fourth.
What the fourth-quarter numbers reveal
The clearest explanation is the quarter-by-quarter score. Denver was outscored 108–89 over the first three periods, then won the fourth 37–18 and overtime 15–9. A comeback this large required both improved defensive execution and a more effective offense. New Orleans' strong first-half shooting could not sustain its earlier cushion.
The result left the Pelicans winless through their first three games. Denver's comeback is an early-season highlight, not a guarantee of how either team will perform over the full 82-game schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final Nuggets vs Pelicans score?
Denver won 141–135 after overtime on October 24.
How many points did Jamal Murray score?
Murray scored 42 points.
Did Nikola Jokic have a triple-double?
Yes: 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Sources and verification
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- NBA official game summary and score
- NBA official box score
- Reuters/Field Level Media: Denver comeback report
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