Denver Nuggets commanding 144-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. delivered a standout performance on Wednesday night, tying his career-high with 39 points on 16-of-23 shooting, along with 12 rebounds and four assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to a commanding 144-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. This win marked Denver's fourth consecutive triumph.

This impressive showing came on the heels of Porter's 36-point effort in Denver's 125-113 win against the Pelicans on Monday. Head coach Michael Malone emphasized Porter's significance to the team, stating, "Michael is a really important piece. Michael helped us win a championship." He also noted that, to his knowledge, there had been no trade conversations involving Porter. In Monday's game, Nikola Jokic contributed 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray added 20 points and eight assists. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III tied his career high with 41 points, and CJ McCollum scored 30 points.