NEW ORLEANS — Jose Alvarado stalked the court like he owned the city. Until that happens, he’ll have to settle for consuming the Nuggets.
The Pelicans’ precocious guard channeled his inner Steph Curry, caught fire and torched Denver during a 121-106 victory here Sunday. Alvarado knocked down eight 3-pointers en route to a career-high 38 points. Pelicans fans serenaded him with “Jose — Jose — Jose “ chants every chance they got.
The Nuggets were helpless and frustrated.
With 2:03 left and the game already decided, Nuggets coach Michael Malone figured he’d seen enough. He offered some choice words to an official during a timeout to earn an ejection that had been steadily building.