Nikola Jokić has Denver ahead 29-23 after one quarter, with Jeremiah Fears keeping New Orleans close.
Denver leads New Orleans 29-23 after the first quarter Saturday, taking an early six-point edge. Nikola Jokić has set the pace with 9 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 12 minutes. Jeremiah Fears has New Orleans’ top line so far, with 7 points and 2 assists. The start favors the 6-4 Nuggets, ranked 12th in the power index, while the 4-9 Pelicans sit 25th.
Key Performers
Nikola Jokić (Denver): 9 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST Jeremiah Fears (New Orleans): 7 PTS, 2 AST