Nikola Jokić's 35 Points Power Nuggets to Win vs Pelicans on Saturday

Nikola Jokić recorded a triple-double in the Denver Nuggets' 141-135 win over the Pelicans, contributing 35 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 steals while playing 43 minutes, shooting 12-23 from the field (52.2%), 3-10 from three-point range (30.0%), and a perfect 8-8 from the free-throw line.

Insight

Jokić delivered a standout performance with 35 points while recording a triple-double in a win against the Pelicans. He added 15 rebounds and 10 assists, contributing defensively with 3 blocks and 2 steals over 43 minutes. This performance saw him significantly exceed his regular-season averages of 24.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.