Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Nuggets Top Pelicans 125-118 Behind Jokic's Triple-Double and Watson's Career-High
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118.
Nikola Jokic had a triple-double, and Peyton Watson scored a career-high 32 points.
The Pelicans lost their 7th straight game with Zion Williamson scoring 14 points in his return from injury.
Nikola Jokic recorded 28 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds
Peyton Watson scored a career-high 32 points
Denver won their 8th game in 9 attempts
Zion Williamson returned, scoring 14 points in 29 minutes
New Orleans lost their 7th straight, falling to 0-3 under interim coach James Borrego
- Who
- Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans
- What
- Played an NBA game
- When
- Wednesday night
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To win the game and improve their standing in the NBA
Denver Nuggets
New Orleans Pelicans
Winning Streak
Denver Nuggets
Won 8 out of 9 games
New Orleans Pelicans
Lost 7 straight games
- Final Score
- 125-118
- Jokic's Stats
- 28 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds
- Watson's Points
- Career-high 32 points
- Pelicans' Streak
- 7 straight losses
- Williamson's Return
- 14 points in 29 minutes