As the Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. is well aware, the trade deadline is part of the business in the NBA. “As long as I’m here, I’m going to be here and I’m going to be happy, and I’m going to play hard and try to be available and try to help win games,

Michael Porter Jr. tied a career high with 39 points on the eve of the trade deadline, Nikola Jokic added 38 and the Denver Nuggets beat the struggling New Orleans Pelicans 144-119 for their fourth straight win.

The Denver Nuggets overcame a career-high 41 points from Trey Murphy III to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113 on Monday night.

The Denver Nuggets and Zion Williamson will battle when the Nuggets (31-19) take on the New Orleans Pelicans (12-38) at Ball Arena on Wednesday, February 5 at 9:00 PM ET.Last time out, the Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets host the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday evening in a Western Conference matchup. Denver is 29-10 on the season with a 23-25 record against the spread. New Orleans is 12-37 and 20-28 ATS.

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