Nuggets Hand Pelicans Sixth Straight Loss, 116-108

Nikola Jokic recorded 26 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 116-108, completing a 3-0 sweep of their season series and winning four of their last five games. Jamal Murray added 23 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, while Christian Braun scored 17. Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 24 points, but the Pelicans fell to 4-10 and extended their losing streak to six games. New Orleans stayed competitive and made 13 three-pointers, but struggled at the free-throw line, going 21-for-33, and was outscored 62-44 in the paint. Rookie Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 13 points after also playing earlier that day in the G League, and Yves Missi returned from injury to contribute eight rebounds and four blocks.