Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points and Nikola Jokic recorded his NBA-best 23rd triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 125-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Michael Porter Jr. erupted for a season-high 36 points, while Nikola Jokic delivered a masterful triple-double with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a convincing 125-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans . Despite Trey Murphy III's career-best 41 points, the Nuggets proved too strong, showcasing a balanced offensive attack. Jamal Murray chipped in 20 points and eight assists, and Julian Strawther added 15 points off the bench.
In his first start of the season, Zeke Nnaji, stepping in for the injured Aaron Gordon, had a season-high 12 points. Jokic's triple-double was his NBA-best 23rd of the season and ninth in his past 11 games. The Nuggets' schedule is packed with upcoming games, starting with a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on February 3rd. The team will then face the Pelicans again on February 5th before hosting the Orlando Magic on February 6th. The road trip takes them to Phoenix to face the Suns on February 8th, followed by a home game against the Portland Trail Blazers on February 10th and another home matchup against the Blazers on February 12th. The All-Star Break will follow from February 14th to 19th, providing players with much-needed rest before returning to action.After the break, the Nuggets will face the Charlotte Hornets on February 20th and the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22nd. The team will then embark on a road trip to Indiana on February 24th, Milwaukee on February 27th, and Detroit on February 28th. The next few weeks will see them face off against Boston on March 2nd, Sacramento on March 5th, Phoenix on March 7th, Oklahoma City on March 9th and 10th, and Minnesota on March 12th. The remaining schedule is packed with exciting matchups against various teams, setting the stage for an intense final stretch of the season
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