Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Nuggets' compelling triumph over the Pelicans. Murray made eight three-pointers. The Nuggets recovered from a 23-point deficit. Nikola Jokic contributed significantly to the score with 35 points. Murray and Jokic combined for 77 points. The win came in the team's opening game at home. Murray's displayed the Nuggets' capacity to bounce back from a big deficit. The win is a solid beginning for the Nuggets as they start their season.