Beijing time on January 29th news, Nikola Jokic contributed 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, leading the Nuggets to a 116-105 victory over the Pelicans, and the Nuggets ushered in a 4-game winning streak. The Pelicans suffered a 2-game losing streak.
The specific score of the four quarters is (the Nuggets are in front): 26-17, 24-31, 36-30, 30-27.
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon 20 points, Nikola Jokic 29 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, Austin Rivers 12 points, Monte Morris 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, Forbes 14 points, Najib 11 points
Pelicans: Herbert Jones 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals, Willie Hernangomez 18 points and 16 rebounds, Josh Hart 16 points and 8 rebounds, Devonte Graham 15 points and 5 assists , Alexander – Walker 18 points, Jason – Hayes 13 points
After the start of the game, the Pelicans who were playing at home took the lead in attacking, and Graham scored 7 points in a row to lead the team to an 11-6 start. Jokic’s layup blocked the Pelicans’ offensive, and Gordon also frequently attacked the basket. After a wave of 16-2 offensive climax, the Nuggets overtook 22-13. Hayes’ layup helped the Pelicans stop the bleeding, and Alexander also relied on a steady mid-range shot to help the team gain points. After the first quarter, the Pelicans chased the score to 17-26. The Pelicans shot just 21.4 percent from the field (6-of-28) and 7.7 percent from 3-point range (1-of-13) in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the situation on the field changed abruptly. The Pelicans came up with a 12-2 spurt and overtook the score to 29-28. At the critical moment, Rivers made 2 consecutive three-pointers to extinguish the firepower of the Pelicans. Morris also fired from the outside, Gordon played a wonderful 2+1, and the Nuggets instantly rewritten the score to 42-33. The Pelicans did not show weakness. Jones, Hart and others made contributions one after another. With a wave of 15-8 offensive climax, at the end of the three quarters, the Pelicans trailed the Nuggets 48-50.
In another battle, Jones made a layup and the Pelicans tied the score at 50-50. Jokic scored two consecutive goals, Gordon scored 2 three-pointers, and the Nuggets led 65-61. Hernangomez’s free throws still could not stop the strong firepower of the Nuggets. Jokic made 3 three-pointers easily into the net. Morris, Nagy and Cousins also made contributions one after another. After the three quarters, the Nuggets ended 86- 78 leads the Pelicans.
In the final quarter, Hyland and Naji teamed up for an 8-2 offensive climax, and the Nuggets extended their lead to 14 points. At the critical moment, Hayes stood up and scored 5 points in a row, including a wonderful 2+1, and the Pelicans chased the score to 85-94. The Nuggets responded immediately. After a wave of 9-2 offensive, the Nuggets regained a 16-point advantage. The Pelicans did not give up. Walker led the team to a 10-2 climax, and the Pelicans narrowed the difference to 8 points. At 4 minutes and 17 seconds, Forbes hit a three-pointer to help the Nuggets stabilize their military. Walker scored 7 points in a row and made another penalty, and the Pelicans chased the score to 104-110. After returning from the suspension, Jokic scored 6 points in a row to help the Nuggets seal the victory.
Both starting lineups
Nuggets: Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, Nikola Jokic, Austin Rivers, Monte Morris
Pelicans: Garrett Temple, Herbert Jones, Willie Hernangomez, Josh Hart, Devonte GrahamReturn to Sohu, see more
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