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Nuggets top Pelicans 125-113 with 23rd triple-double from Nikola Jokic


The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113 on Monday night, with Michael Porter Jr. scoring a season-high 36 points and Nikola Jokic recording a triple-double. Trey Murphy III had a career-high 41 points for the Pelicans, who lost their sixth consecutive game. The Nuggets have won three games in a row and 11 of their last 15, maintaining fourth place in the Western Conference. Denver’s Zeke Nnaji added a season-high 12 points in his first start. The Pelicans struggled to keep up, with Murphy scoring 39 of their first 85 points and CJ McCollum contributing 30 points. The teams will face each other again on Wednesday in Denver. Jokic’s triple-double was his NBA-leading 23rd of the season and ninth in his last 11 games. Murphy has been on a hot streak, averaging 37.7 points in his last three games. The Nuggets seized control early in the game and maintained the lead throughout, with the Pelicans never getting closer than six points. Despite injuries, the Pelicans had shown promise with a four-game win streak before their current losing streak. The game showcased strong performances from both teams, setting the stage for an exciting rematch on Wednesday.

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