New Orleans faces Denver, looks to break home skid
Denver Nuggets (6-4, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-9, 12th in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Saturday, 7 p.
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets in a crucial NBA matchup this Saturday at 7 p.m. EST at the New Orleans arena. The Nuggets, currently ninth in the Western Conference with a 6-4 record, will be looking to break a three-game home skid against the Pelicans, who are currently 12th in the conference with a 4-9 record.
The Pelicans finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 overall record, 17-34 in Western Conference play, and 17-24 at home. They allowed their opponents to score 120.0 points per game and shot 47.7% from the field last season. Denver, on the other hand, went 54-28 overall and 36-16 in Western Conference games during the same season. They averaged 14.0 points off of turnovers, 14.7 second-chance points, and 35.7 bench points.
The two teams have met three times this season, with the Nuggets emerging victorious in the last matchup on October 29, with Jamal Murray scoring 23 points. Injuries may pose a challenge for both teams. The Pelicans have Bryce McGowens, Yves Missi, Dejounte Murray, Trendon Watford, and Trey Murphy III all listed as day to day with various injuries. Denver will be without Julian Strawther due to a knee injury.
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