The Denver Nuggets were concerningly close to dropping to 0-2 on the season. After going down by as many as 23 points in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, the Nuggets stormed back to force overtime before ultimately pulling out a 141-135 win.

This was a far-from-perfect game for the Nuggets, but they certainly gave the Ball Arena crowd a treat in their 2026-27 home opener to secure their first win of the season. Crawling back from a 23-point deficit matched the Nuggets' third-biggest comeback in franchise history, and now they move on with an even 1-1 record.

With such a rollercoaster game, here are two things I loved about the performance and one thing I can certainly live without moving forward.

Loved: Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic

Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) with guard Jamal Murray (27) against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J.…