The Denver Nuggets overwhelmed the New Orleans Pelicans with a 122–88 victory, fueled by a dominant 39–11 third quarter that broke the game wide open. Nikola Jokić led the charge with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists on 10-of-15 shooting, recording his fourth consecutive triple-double to start the season. He joins Russell Westbrook (2020–21) and Oscar Robertson (1961–62) as the only players in NBA history to open a season with four straight triple-doubles. Jokić now has 168 career triple-doubles, ranking third all-time behind Westbrook (203) and Robertson (181). Remarkably, this was his 17th career triple-double while playing fewer than 30 minutes, passing Westbrook for the most such games in NBA history. Jamal Murray added 17 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, while Christian Braun contributed across the board with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Notably, since the start of the 2024–25 season, there have been 27 games where a team recorded 40 or more assists. The Nuggets account for 7 of those games—more than any other team, with no other franchise having more than 4 in that span. For the Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears was a bright spot with 21 points, 6 assists, and 2 steals on 10-of-15 shooting. Zion Williamson was held to 11 points and 2 assists in a quiet outing. With the win, Denver improves to 3–1 on the season, while New Orleans drops to 0–4. Never miss a moment with the latest news, trending stories and highlights to bring you closer to your favorite players and teams. Download now ➡ https://nba.smart.link/NBAApp-YTDes Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN