The basketball players of the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the leader of the West, the Denver team, in their “Bol Arena” with a score of 88:107.
After two played quarters, the Pelicans team had a double-digit advantage at halftime, it was 40:50. After the break, the most efficient quarter followed, which belonged to the guests again, and in the last quarter, they completely beat Mike Malone’s company, which was decimated by the non-play of the best player, Nikola Jokic.
Thirty seconds before the end, the Pelicans reached the maximum +21, and the final 88:107 was set by Tomas Bryant.
Jamal Murray was the most effective in the Nuggets with 21 points. He was followed by Bruce Brown with 19 points, and Gordon and Christian Braun had 11 each.
Brendon Ingram recorded a triple-double in New Orleans’ victory with 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. McCollum added 23 points, and Jonas Valanciunas recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds, along with four assists.
Denver is the leader of the Western Conference with 51 wins and 25 losses, while New Orleans is in ninth place with 39 wins and 38 losses, where they will be fighting for a play-in or play-off position with Golden State, Minnesota, Lakers, Oklahoma and Dallas.
