Pelicans vs Nuggets
Tue, Jan 13
Final
Pelicans
Pelicans
(9 - 32)
116
-
122
Nuggets
Nuggets
(26 - 13)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 31 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
| Nuggets | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Trey Murphy III
NOP | #25 | F
31
5
2
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
35
2
9
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 58% chance of winning the game
Despite a depleted roster missing Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are favored to edge out a struggling Pelicans team that has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
Key Analysis
- • Denver is missing reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and center Jonas Valanciunas, leaving them vulnerable in the paint against Zion Williamson.
- • The Pelicans possess a dismal 9-32 record and have shown a consistent inability to execute in clutch situations.
- • New Orleans is without elite defender Herb Jones, a massive blow for a defense that is already allowing over 122 points per game.
- • The Nuggets proved their resilience and depth by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 108-104 in their last game without their top stars.
- • Zion Williamson is in excellent form, scoring 22+ points in recent outings, but lacks sufficient help to translate stats into wins.
- • Denver leads the league in scoring with 122.7 points per game and maintains a winning culture despite significant injuries.
