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Denver Nuggets 132, New Orleans Pelicans 129: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets 132 to New Orleans Pelicans 129, on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets.

NBASunday, December 22, 2024
DateDec 22, 2024
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, Altitude 2 Sports
Attendance17,474

Line score

Team1234OTT
Denver Nuggets2831223813132
New Orleans Pelicans2938262610129

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 27
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 13
AssistsNikola Jokic · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 27 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsJordan Hawkins · 25
ReboundsYves Missi · 9
AssistsDejounte Murray · 15
RatingDejounte Murray · 17 PTS, 8 REB, 15 AST, 6 STL

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
114.6
115.9
Points allowed per game
112.8
124.9
15-11Record5-25
3rd in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
5-2Road record / home record3-6
WWLWWLast 5LLLLL
W2StreakL6

Team stats

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
49-97FG50-108
Field Goal %
51
46
10-333PT12-40
Three Point %
30
30
24-32FT17-23
Free Throw %
75
74
Rebounds
54
43
Offensive Rebounds
14
9
Defensive Rebounds
40
34
Assists
34
37
Steals
10
16
Blocks
8
9
Turnovers
22
13
Team Turnovers
0
2
Total Turnovers
22
15
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin G · Foot - Plantar Fasciitis
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Out
Dejounte Murray G · Ankle
Out

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon35176-122-43-683210532-6
Michael Porter Jr.2382-82-62-241402042-10
Nikola Jokic432711-202-33-513103112115+6
Jamal Murray41279-192-97-884631172-5
Christian Braun39104-80-12-265120331+2
DeAndre Jordan1042-30-00-040000041-3
Russell Westbrook36219-141-42-455531323+6
Julian Strawther20134-81-54-411001012+20
Peyton Watson1852-50-11-155102051+5
Team13249-9710-3324-32543422108144019

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones3983-80-22-266441153+3
Trey Murphy III27219-163-70-083220262+8
Yves Missi40219-120-13-591023454+4
CJ McCollum39248-214-104-6692110620
Dejounte Murray44177-240-63-5815261173-8
Daniel Theis1331-20-01-132000124-7
Javonte Green1421-20-00-010110014-12
Brandon Boston Jr.1583-50-12-210100011-6
Jordan Hawkins34259-185-132-211103010+3
Team12950-10812-4017-2343371316993423

Recent form

Nov 14, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 116-108
Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 14, 2026 · vs Denver NuggetsL 108-116
Nov 13, 2026 · vs Memphis GrizzliesL 111-142
Nov 11, 2026 · vs Brooklyn NetsL 111-145
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139

Season series

Series tied 1-1
Feb 5, 2025NO 119, DEN 144
Feb 3, 2025NO 113, DEN 125
Dec 22, 2024DEN 132, NO 129
Nov 15, 2024DEN 94, NO 101

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Denver Nuggets won, 132-129, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

What was the final score of Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Denver Nuggets 132, New Orleans Pelicans 129.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (27 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Jordan Hawkins (25 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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