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Nuggets got a better Nikola Jokic when he took his game back in the paint

Nikola Jokic looked great in the Nuggets' win over the Pelicans. And he didn't need a three-point shot to do it.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 3:30 PM
Nuggets got a better Nikola Jokic when he took his game back in the paint
Key Things to Know
  • Writer David Decker argues Nikola Jokic improved Denver's offense by abandoning three-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans.
  • The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91.
  • Jokic recorded his 200th career triple-double, tallying 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 104-91 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans by focusing his offense inside the paint. Jokic recorded his 200th career triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists on 8-for-13 shooting, taking exclusively two-point attempts.

Writer David Decker argues that ditching three-pointers revitalized Jokic's performance, noting that seven of his eight field goals came in the paint. Decker points out that Jokic had been struggling from beyond the arc since returning from last season's knee injury.

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