The Denver Nuggets erased a 23‑point halftime deficit to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 141‑135 in overtime on Saturday night, with Nikola Jokić finishing with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Jokić scored eight of his 35 points in the extra period and completed his 199th career regular‑season triple‑double, a mark that places him second only to Russell Westbrook — who finished his career with 209. The victory came despite Denver being short‑handed for the contest.
The game featured a tense moment at intermission when fans expressed displeasure with the team's performance by booing, an action Jokić addressed after the win. He told reporters that booing was “not welcome,” signalling his disapproval of the reaction amid the team’s comeback.
The Nuggets rallied through the second half and overtime to overcome the Pelicans’ early lead, sealing the 141‑135 result in extra time. Jokić’s triple‑double and overtime scoring were pivotal in turning the game around and securing the road victory.