Mathurin makes Pelicans debut in preseason win; Nuggets get their first

The NBA said Bennedict Mathurin made his New Orleans debut as the Pelicans won in preseason play. It listed 12 points for Jeremiah Fears and 11 each for Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson. In another Tuesday update, the league said Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets picked up their first preseason win, and listed Darryn Peterson with a game-high 23 points.