Jamal Murray recorded 42 points in the Nuggets' dramatic win over the Pelicans. Murray hit eight three-pointers. The Nuggets turned a 23-point deficit. Nikola Jokic contributed significantly to the score with a 35-point performance. Murray and Jokic scored a combined 77 points. The win came in the team's opening game at home. Murray's performance showed the Nuggets' ability to recover from a big deficit. The win is a solid beginning for the Nuggets as they start their season.