DENVER -- Anthony Davis left after the first quarter with an illness only to return in the fourth and finish with 27 points, lifting the New Orleans Pelicans to a 130-125 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
Davis had a dominating first quarter, scoring 19 points before leaving after feeling sick. He returned early in the fourth and sparked the Pelicans, who ended a five-game road swing with a 2/3 mark. They're now 3-13 on the road this season.
New Orleans was trailing 106-104 when Davis returned to the court with 8:20 remaining.