Jokic reached the 200-triple-double mark in just 814 games, a pace significantly faster than the only other player to reach the milestone, the recently retired Russell Westbrook, who required 1,175 games to achieve the feat. Notably, the Pelicans have proven to be a frequent target for Jokic, with 16 of his career triple-doubles coming against the franchise, the highest total he has recorded against any single opponent.
Dominant Start Secures Denver Victory
The Nuggets controlled the game from the opening tip, never trailing throughout the contest.
Denver established an early rhythm, shooting 62% from the field in the first quarter to build a commanding 37-18 lead. The advantage stretched to as many as 22 points in the second quarter following a runner from Marvin Bagley. While Zion Williamson paced the Pelicans with 25 points and helped narrow the gap to 88-83 in the fourth quarter, Murray responded with a timely three-pointer and a driving finger roll to restore a double-digit lead for the visitors.
Pelicans Struggle as Nuggets Complete Sweep
The loss leaves the New Orleans Pelicans winless at 0-4 under first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley. Despite the efforts of Derik Queen, who recorded 11 points and 12 rebounds, and Jeremiah Fears, who added 11 points, the Pelicans struggled significantly from the perimeter, converting only 7 of their 30 attempts from three-point range.
This victory completes a successful home-and-home series sweep for the Nuggets, who previously overcame a 23-point deficit to defeat New Orleans in Denver on Saturday. With this latest performance, Jokic now sits just 10 triple-doubles away from surpassing Westbrook to become the NBA's all-time leader in the category.
