Denver's 37-Point First Quarter Builds a 12-Point Halftime Lead

Denver opened with a 37-18 first quarter, building a 19-point cushion behind a blistering start. New Orleans responded in the second, outscoring the Nuggets 27-20 to make it 57-45 at halftime. The teams traded two points apiece to open the third, leaving Denver ahead 59-47. After the break, watch whether Zion Williamson’s scoring surge can fuel another Pelicans run—and whether Nikola Jokic can keep creating for Denver.