Nikola Jokic Leads Denver Nuggets Comeback, Calls Out Booing Fans

On a night that saw the Denver Nuggets battle back from a 23‑point deficit, Nikola Jokic delivered a brilliant performance and a stern message to the home crowd at Ball Arena. The Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141‑135 in overtime, but the real story after the final buzzer was Jokic’s blunt critique of fans who booed the team during its sluggish first half.

Game Recap: Nuggets Rally From 23 Down

Denver trailed 53‑30 in the second quarter and went into halftime down 73‑57, prompting a chorus of boos from the home crowd. However, the Nuggets ignited a remarkable comeback, outscoring New Orleans 32‑22 in the third quarter behind 22 combined points from Jokic and Jamal Murray. The rally continued into overtime, where Denver outscored the Pelicans 14‑9 to secure the win.

Jokic’s Triple‑Double Milestone

Jokic finished with 35 points, ...