The Denver Nuggets (15-11) staged a dramatic fourth-quarter and overtime rally, overcoming the New Orleans Pelicans (5-25) with a 132-129 win on December 23.
Denver Nuggets Top Performers:
Nikola Jokic 27 PTS | 13 REB | 10 AST | 60.6 FPS
Jokic registered his 11th triple-double of the season. His free throws have taken a dip lately, but his all-around dominance is undeniable.
Jamal Murray 27 PTS | 8 REB | 3 STL | 48.6 FPS
Murray is back to his old self, posting 24+ points in three straight games. His all-around contributions include a knack for piling up steals.
Russell Westbrook 21 PTS | 5 AST | 3 STL | 41.5 FPS
Russ is on a heater, posting 19.3 points over his last three outings while contributing across the board and adding plenty of steals.
Aaron Gordon 17 PTS | 8 REB | 3 AST | 32.1 FPS
Gordon’s recent play has been a seesaw; consider adding him only if you need help with rebounds.
Christian Braun 10 PTS | 5 AST | 2 STL | 29.7 FPS
Braun is managing a lower back strain but should be able to play through it. He is a dependable source of steals.
New Orleans Pelicans Top Performers:
Dejounte Murray 17 PTS | 15 AST | 6 STL | 68.1 FPS
Murray’s shooting slump might be a concern, but his rebounding and playmaking are trending upward. His turnovers have been lower lately and his steals remain consistent.
CJ McCollum 24 PTS | 6 REB | 9 AST | 48.7 FPS
McCollum delivered his best scoring performance in his last three games, despite enduring a rough stretch from deep.
Yves Missi 21 PTS | 9 REB | 3 BLK | 48.3 FPS
Missi is averaging 11.1 rebounds in his last six games.
Trey Murphy III 21 PTS | 8 REB | 2 STL | 39.1 FPS
Murphy has been on a hot streak, scoring 21+ points and draining at least 3 triples in his last three games, but he injured his ankle and could miss a few games.
Herb Jones 6 REB | 6 AST | 4 STL | 35.2 FPS
Jones recorded 7 steals in his last two games.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Michael Porter Jr. 8 PTS | 2-8 FG% | 4 TO
Porter notched his worst scoring performance this month.
