Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Nuggets' overtime victory over the Pelicans. Murray hit eight three-pointers. The Nuggets recovered from a 23-point deficit. Nikola Jokic made a substantial addition to the score with a 35-point performance. Murray and Jokic scored a combined 77 points. The win came in the team's home opener. Murray's performance showed the Nuggets' ability to recover from a big deficit. The win is a promising start for the Nuggets as they begin their season.