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Denver Nuggets Undefeated: Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

By Matthew Beighle

Oct 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Alexis Ajinca (42) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) in the first quarter at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

Third Quarter.

The Pelicans forced Mudiay in the third quarter to beat them with his jump shot. Nurkić totaled 9/13 for 23 points and 9 rebounds with just under 5:00 minutes in the third which is a career-high for Jusuf. Denver is shooting 50% from beyond the arc.

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Anthony Davis continues to be the problem for the Nuggets as he has a double double 40 points and 10 rebounds. The Pelicans has 6 turnovers compared to the Nuggets 18. They are up on Denver by 21 rebounds.

The Pelicans outscored the Nuggets 29-25 in the third quarter, but still hold on to an eight point lead.

Score after three: Nuggets 85 – Pelicans 77

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