Nuggets Beat Pelicans 116-108 Behind Jokic
Denver's Nikola Jokic posted 26 points and 10 assists as the Nuggets extended their win streak over New Orleans, which dropped its sixth straight game.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Basketball
The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 116-108 on Friday night in New Orleans. Nikola Jokic scored 26 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray added 23 points and nine assists.
Why it matters
The win gives Denver a 3-0 record against New Orleans this season and keeps the Nuggets in form, having won four of their last five games. The loss extends the Pelicans' skid to six straight games, four of them at home.
Jokic's 26 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists came on 9-of-14 shooting, while Murray's 23 points came on 9-of-16 shooting with a team-high +16 rating. Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 24 points, but the source does not say how the Pelicans will adjust after the sixth straight loss.
The players
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic is a Serbian center for the Denver Nuggets who has been among the NBA's most decorated players in recent seasons.
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who was the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
The details
Denver led by as many as 15 points, extending its advantage to 102-87 at one point. Zion Williamson scored 24 for New Orleans, Saddiq Bey added 16, and Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 13 in 23 minutes. Yves Missi returned after missing 10 games and recorded four blocks.
Timeline
Friday, Nov. 14, 2026: Nuggets defeat Pelicans 116-108 in New Orleans.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026: Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns.
Monday, Nov. 16, 2026: Pelicans host the Golden State Warriors.
Season Trajectory
The Nuggets' 3-0 record against New Orleans this season adds to a pattern of Denver controlling the head-to-head matchups in the Western Conference standings race. The Pelicans' six-game losing streak leaves them under pressure as the season moves into its early stretch.
Denver's win keeps the Nuggets in a strong stretch for playoff positioning in the West. Fantasy managers tracking Jokic and Murray should note their combined 49 points and 19 assists in this game.
The takeaway
Denver's consistent production from its top scorers is driving its winning run, while New Orleans must find answers after losing six straight. Watch the Nuggets' next home game against Phoenix to see whether that form holds.
What happens next
The Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns and the Pelicans host the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.
Further reading
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