Denver Nuggets

Nuggets outlast Pelicans behind Jamal Murray’s 35 points

Published

January 14, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans guard Micah Peavy (14) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116, despite still being without Nikola Jokic. Tough shots fell, passes connected at the right moments, energy stayed high from beginning to end.

Jamal Murray led the charge scoring 35 points while shooting 11-19 from the field. He also dished out nine assists and grabbed three steals. Right behind him, Peyton Watson poured in 31 points on 11-16 from the field.

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About the Author Published Jan 14, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1