Pelicans Break Losing Streak with Win Over Nuggets
New Orleans capitalizes on Nikola Jokic's absence to secure a 101-94 victory.
- Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 29 points, overcoming a twisted ankle to help end the team's six-game losing streak.
- The Denver Nuggets were without star player Nikola Jokic and coach Michael Malone, both absent for personal reasons.
- Assistant coach David Adelman took over coaching duties for the Nuggets, who struggled without Jokic's leadership on the court.
- Brandon Boston JrTrey Murphy III contributed significantly to the Pelicans' win with 19 and 17 points, respectively.
- The Nuggets' five-game winning streak ended as they struggled with shooting, making only 10 of 37 three-point attempts.
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