Jokic’s triple-double and Watson’s career-high 32 points push the Nuggets past the Pelicans, 125-118

Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118.

Rockets host Nuggets Friday for NBA Cup group stage matchup

The Houston Rockets play the Denver Nuggets in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.