Pelicans Torch Denver, Take 19-Point Lead Into Fourth

New Orleans opened with 38 points, added 35 in each of the next two quarters and carried a 108-89 lead into the fourth. The Pelicans stretched their advantage from 16 at halftime to 19, while Denver scored 24, 33 and 32 across the first three periods. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 21 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and Dejounte Murray added 19 on 9-of-14. Jamal Murray answered with 32 for Denver, while Nikola Jokic had 22 points and nine assists.