Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans
12-12, 5-8 Away
120
12-12, 5-8 Away
7-20, 3-9 Home
114
7-20, 3-9 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (45-88)
Field Goal %
52% (47-90)
28% (9-32)
Three Point %
37% (11-30)
78% (21-27)
Free Throw %
75% (9-12)
12
Turnovers
25
33
Rebounds
46
12
Largest Lead
5
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Brian Forte
Referee:Lauren Holtkamp
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 45-88 | 47-90 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 52 |
| 3PT | 9-32 | 11-30 |
| Three Point % | 28 | 37 |
| FT | 21-27 | 9-12 |
| Free Throw % | 78 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 46 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 28 | 36 |
| Assists | 28 | 32 |
| Steals | 12 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 12 | 25 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 9 | 31 |
| Fast Break Points | 7 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 60 | 66 |
| Fouls | 19 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 12 | 5 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
| Southwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 62 | 20 | .756 | - | L1 |
| Houston | 52 | 30 | .634 | 10 | W1 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | L2 |
| Dallas | 26 | 56 | .317 | 36 | W1 |
| Memphis | 25 | 57 | .305 | 37 | L8 |
NBA News
NBA breaks ties for 2026 draft position; Jazz keep protected pick
The NBA conducted its tiebreaking process for the league's 2026 draft, setting the order from 15 to 30 and breaking a pair of ties among teams nestled inside the lottery.
2h
2026 NBA draft order: Pre-lottery picks for first, second rounds
Where does the NBA draft order stand ahead of next month's lottery? We have you covered.
2h
Rockets' Kevin Durant game-time decision for Game 2
Rockets star Kevin Durant went through about half of Houston's practice Monday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 on Tuesday.
2h