New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) leaps for the ball against Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. The Nuggets won in overtime 132-129.

New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis, right, leaps for a rebound against Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) shoots against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) drives to the basket past New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and guard Brandon Boston (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones lies on the court after a hard foul in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in New Orleans.

Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) slam dunks 0ver New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.