Jamal Murray recorded 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 made a substantial addition to the score with 35 points. Murray and Jokic put up a combined 77 points. The win came in the team's season debut. Murray's performance showed the Nuggets' skill to rebound from a big deficit. The win is a good start for the Nuggets as they kick off their campaign.