Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 26 points, six assists, and four rebounds as New Orleans defeated Denver, 115-110. Jonas Valanciunas (22 points, eight rebounds) and Brandon Ingram (21 points, eight assists) totaled 43 points. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 26 points, 18 assists, and 16 rebounds as Christian Braun added a career-high 25 points, along with nine rebounds. The Pelicans improve to 6-6 in the regular season and 2-1 in West Group B play as the Nuggets move to 9-3 and 2-1.