The Nuggets jumped out to an 18-point lead after one quarter and pummelled the Pelicans, 146-114, in Denver.
All five Nuggets starters scored in double-figures, led by 31 points from Jamal Murray. Gary Harris scored 22 points and Paul Millsap chipped in 15. Wilson Chandler and Nikola Jokic each tallied double-doubles as Denver pulled away, improving to 9-and-6.
New Orleans center Anthony Davis scored 17 points before leaving early in the second half with a concussion.
Davis was injured when he was hit in the face by Nikola Jokic's head as the Nuggets center was backing down for position 58 seconds into the third quarter. Davis was down on the court for a minute before getting up and walking to the locker room.
E'Twaun Moore posted 16 points off the bench as the Pelicans fell to 8-and-8.
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