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Nikola Jokic posted his 199th career regular-season triple-double, moving within 10 of Russell Westbrook's all-time record, as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime Saturday night.
The Nuggets erased a 23-point deficit to win. Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, including eight points in the extra period. Jamal Murray added 42 points, and the duo combined for 22 of Denver's 32 third-quarter points.
Rookie Trevon Brazile scored 17 points in his home debut, with seven in overtime. His corner three with 1:25 remaining gave the Nuggets a 133-129 lead. Murray forced overtime by making two of three free throws with 17 seconds left in regulation.
New Orleans shot 65.9 percent in the first half and led by 19 entering the fourth quarter. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 26 points, while Dejounte Murray, Derik Queen and Zion Williamson each scored 17. The Pelicans fell to 0-3 under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley.
Denver played without Cam Johnson, Alpha Diallo, Julian Strawther and Spencer Jones. Regarding fans who booed, Jokic said they are "not welcome anymore."
Source: ESPN - Sun Oct 25, 1:29 AM ET
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