Murray Scores 42 as Nuggets Rally Past Pelicans

Jamal Murray scored six points in Denver’s 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City, then bounced back with 42 points as the Nuggets rallied from 23 down to beat New Orleans 141-135 in overtime; Nikola Jokić had a 35-point triple-double. Philadelphia improved to 3-0 behind Joel Embiid’s triple-double, Phoenix beat injury-hit Golden State 131-122 to leave the Warriors 0-3, Houston stayed unbeaten, and San Antonio, Charlotte, Cleveland and Washington also won. Precious Achiuwa had 14 points and six rebounds, while the report characterized him as a points-and-rebounds streaming option. Jarrett Allen scored 14 points before halftime in his season opener despite patellar tendinitis, then faded after the break. Zach LaVine appeared healthy in Sacramento’s season opener, though his fantasy outlook was described as dependent on staying fit, with a possible trade-deadline move also noted.