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Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans
Next meeting: Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.
Team ratings (last season)
| Record | Off rating | Def rating | Net | Pace |
|---|
| Nuggets | 54-28 | 120.3 #1 | 115.3 #21 | 5.1 | 100.2 #20 |
| Pelicans | 26-56 | 112.1 #20 | 116.5 #24 | -4.4 | 102.4 #11 |
Ratings are points per 100 possessions. A lower defensive rating is better. Rank in the league next to each number.
Denver Nuggets: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | W 141-135 | -11.5 missed | 239.5 over |
| 2026-10-22 | at Oklahoma City Thunder | L 84-96 | +8.5 missed | 236.5 under |
| 2026-04-30 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 98-110 | -7.5 missed | 223.5 under |
| 2026-04-27 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-113 | -11.5 covered | 225.5 over |
| 2026-04-25 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-112 | -1.5 missed | 228.5 under |
New Orleans Pelicans: recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|
| 2026-10-24 | at Denver Nuggets | L 135-141 | +11.5 covered | 239.5 over |
| 2026-10-23 | at Utah Jazz | L 119-120 | +1.5 covered | 239.5 under |
| 2026-10-21 | vs Indiana Pacers | L 120-123 | +2.5 missed | 238.5 over |
| 2026-04-12 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 126-132 | +4.0 missed | 238.5 over |
| 2026-04-10 | at Boston Celtics | L 118-144 | +18.0 missed | 226.5 over |
Injuries and absences
Compiled from official league injury reports and beat reporters. Statuses change often and some entries are reports, not confirmations. Check the team's final report before game time.
| Team | Player | Status | Expected return |
|---|
| DEN | Cameron Johnson F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| DEN | Spencer Jones F | out | 2026-10-26 |
| DEN | Julian Strawther G | out | 2026-11-29 |
| DEN | Alpha Diallo G | out | 2026-10-26 |
| NOP | Yves Missi C | out | 2026-11-02 |
Team leaders (last season)
| Team | Stat | Player | Per game |
|---|
| DEN | Points | Nikola Jokic | 27.7 |
| DEN | Rebounds | Nikola Jokic | 12.9 |
| DEN | Assists | Nikola Jokic | 10.7 |
| NOP | Points | Trey Murphy III | 21.5 |
| NOP | Rebounds | Derik Queen | 7.1 |
| NOP | Assists | Trey Murphy III | 3.8 |
Season series, Nuggets vs Pelicans
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Pelicans at Nuggets | Nuggets 141-135 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Nuggets at Pelicans | Upcoming |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Nuggets at Pelicans | Upcoming |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Pelicans at Nuggets | Upcoming |
Team snapshots
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