Key Takeaways:
- Nikola Jokic recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, securing his fourth consecutive triple-double to start the season
- The Denver Nuggets secured a 122-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, marking their third straight win since their opening defeat at Golden State
- New Orleans fell to 0-4 for the first time since the 2019-20 season, shooting just 37.2% from the floor and 20.6% from three-point range
Jokic Equates NBA Milestone with Fourth Consecutive Triple-Double
Nikola Jokic delivered another stellar all-round performance, notching 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets overpowered the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-88 on Wednesday. With this, Jokic joined Oscar Robertson (1961-62) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) as the only players in NBA history to open a season with four consecutive triple-doubles. Jokic, now with 168 career triple-doubles, trails only Robertson and Westbrook on the all-time list. The three-time MVP played just 28 minutes, converting 10 of 15 attempts from the field before sitting out the final quarter after Denver surged to a 33-point advantage with a remarkable 24-0 run in the third period.
Nikola Jokic ties the NBA record for the most consecutive triple-doubles to start a season. pic.twitter.com/aScJMpzBOB
— Real Sports (@realapp) October 30, 2025
Nuggets Extend Winning Streak, Pelicans’ Offence Sputters
Supporting Jokic’s efforts, Jamal Murray and Christian Braun each contributed 17 points for the Nuggets, who are on a three-game winning run since their season-opening defeat against Golden State. On the opposite end, Zion Williamson, returning from a bone bruise in his left foot that kept him sidelined against Boston on Monday, contributed 11 points for New Orleans after scoring 27 in both of the Pelicans’ initial fixtures. However, the Pelicans continued their struggles, managing just 37.2% shooting from the field, a mere 7 of 34 (20.6%) from beyond the arc, and converting only 17 of 29 free throws (58.6%).
Rookie Fears Leads Pelicans; Next Fixtures
New Orleans rookie Jeremiah Fears stood out by delivering a season-high 21 points, leading his team in scoring despite the defeat. As a result of this loss, the Pelicans have now dropped their first four contests for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.
Upcoming Matches
- The Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night
- The Nuggets will play at Portland on Friday night
