Jamal Murray achieved a 42-point haul in the Nuggets' dramatic win over the Pelicans. Murray sank eight three-pointers. The Nuggets overcame a 23-point deficit. Nikola Jokic contributed significantly to the score with 35 points on the board. Murray and Jokic combined for 77 points. The win came in the team's opening game at home. Murray's performance showed the Nuggets' skill to rebound from a big deficit. The win is a solid beginning for the Nuggets as they kick off their campaign.