Jokić says booing fans ‘not welcome’ after Nuggets rally from 23 points down to beat Pelicans
Summary
The Denver Nuggets came back from a 23-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime. Nikola Jokić scored 35 points and recorded a triple-double, then said fans who booed Denver at halftime were not welcome to return.Key Facts
- Jokić finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, earning his 199th regular-season career triple-double.
- Jamal Murray scored 42 points for Denver.
- Rookie Trevon Brazille scored 17 points, including seven in overtime, in his home debut for Denver.
- Denver trailed 73-57 at halftime after New Orleans shot 65.9% in the first half.
- Murray made two of three free throws with 17 seconds left in regulation to tie the game.
- Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 26 points; Dejounte Murray scored 22.
- The Pelicans lost their first three games under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley.
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