Nikola Jokic's 46-point triple double brings victory to Nuggets over Pelicans

Brandon Ingram's 38 points performance is not enough for Pelicans to clinch their fourth victory in a row

By Selcuk Bugra Gokalp

ANKARA (AA) - The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 138-130 on Sunday's NBA game.

Serbian center Nikola Jokic's triple double with 46 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists brought victory to the Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.

The reigning NBA MVP scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime.

Aaron Gordon also helped the Denver team with his 28 points and 8 rebounds.

Brandon Ingram's 38 points performance was not enough for the Pelicans to clinch their fourth victory in a row.

The Denver Nuggets lay at the 6th spot with 38 wins and 26 loses, while the New Orleans Pelicans were placed 10th with 27 wins and 37 loses in the NBA Western standings.

- NBA Results:

Washington Wizards-Indiana Pacers: 133-123

Houston Rockets-Memphis Grizzlies: 123-112

Oklahoma City Thunder-Utah Jazz: 103-116

Cleveland Cavaliers-Toronto Raptors: 104-96

Denver Nuggets-New Orleans Pelicans: 138-130

LA Clippers-New York Knicks: 93-116

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