Denver's NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic shook off a slow start to post a 27-point triple-double Sunday as the Nuggets rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 132-129 in overtime.

NBA: Nikola Jokic helps Denver Nuggets rally for overtime win vs New Orleans Pelicans

CJ McCollum put New Orleans back in front 119-117 with 53.2 seconds left in the fourth, but Denver guard Jamal Murray drilled a step-back basket with nine seconds to go to tie it at 119-119, and when McCollum missed a three-pointer they went to overtime. Jokic took over in the extra session, scoring Denver's first six points as they handed the Pelicans a seventh straight defeat.



A fan died during the NBA in-season tournament quarterfinal between the Sacramento Kings and the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday (Dec. 4) at Golden 1 Center. The game, where the Kings hosted the Pelicans, was in the first quarter when the incident happened.

Fan dies during Kings vs Pelicans in-season tournament quarterfinal in Sacramento

In the NBA, defending champions, Golden State Warriors stormed back from 20 points down to beat the New Orleans Pelicans and boost their chances of sealing an automatic playoff spot.

NBA: Warriors rally from 20 down to beat Pelicans | WION Sports

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson, who is out of action since January 2 due to a right hamstring injury, will continue to be off the court even after the All-Star break after he aggravated his injury during rehab.

NBA: Pelicans' Zion Williamson ruled out for return even after All-Star break

Fred Van Vleet scored a career-high 34 points as the Toronto Raptors got their NBA title defence off to a winning start with a 130-122 overtime win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday.

Raptors launch NBA title defence with win over Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans star Davis was named MVP and broke the scoring record of 42 points set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1962

NBA All-star game: Anthony Davis' record 52 points spurs West to outgun East