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Denver Nuggets 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets 125 to New Orleans Pelicans 118, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 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.

NBAWednesday, November 19, 2025
DateNov 19, 2025
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, Altitude Sports, NBA League Pass
Attendance16,484

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets26363528125
New Orleans Pelicans30282535118

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsPeyton Watson · 32
ReboundsPeyton Watson · 12
AssistsNikola Jokic · 12
RatingPeyton Watson · 32 PTS, 12 REB
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsDerik Queen · 30
ReboundsDerik Queen · 9
AssistsZion Williamson · 5
RatingDerik Queen · 30 PTS, 9 REB

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
114.5
116.9
Points allowed per game
113.3
124.3
11-3Record2-13
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
4-2Road record / home record3-4
WLWWLLast 5LLLLW
W1StreakL4

Team stats

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
46-83FG44-98
Field Goal %
55
45
11-313PT7-34
Three Point %
35
21
22-27FT23-31
Free Throw %
81
74
Rebounds
41
44
Offensive Rebounds
9
17
Defensive Rebounds
32
27
Assists
35
25
Steals
8
12
Blocks
1
5
Turnovers
20
12
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
20
12
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out
New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Bryce McGowens G · Elbow - Infection
Day-To-Day
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Day-To-Day
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson32146-81-31-235210032+2
Zeke Nnaji2720-30-22-240021042-18
Nikola Jokic342810-182-46-71112900476+9
Jamal Murray36165-142-74-508300004-2
Peyton Watson343213-195-91-1123410394+3
Spencer Jones1100-00-00-002010002+6
Jonas Valanciunas16144-50-06-670000163+2
Tim Hardaway Jr.2373-91-50-011000010+11
Bruce Brown27125-70-12-434230123+22
Team12546-8311-3122-274135208193226

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones2993-81-42-223020116+8
Zion Williamson29146-130-02-465311334+14
Trey Murphy III36237-145-124-423351020-4
Derik Queen303012-181-25-8944224540
Jeremiah Fears25167-150-42-231001030-3
Kevon Looney500-10-00-041000132-4
Saddiq Bey1920-30-32-422110021-21
Yves Missi1272-50-03-482000624-3
Jose Alvarado1921-60-40-042010130-13
Micah Peavy1793-80-33-3310001220
Jordan Hawkins1863-70-20-011100011-9
Team11844-987-3423-31442512125172724

Recent form

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 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118
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
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113

Season series

DEN leads series 2-0
Jan 13, 2026DEN 122, NO 116
Nov 19, 2025DEN 125, NO 118
Oct 29, 2025NO 88, DEN 122

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Denver Nuggets won, 125-118, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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

Denver Nuggets 125, New Orleans Pelicans 118.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Peyton Watson (32 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen (30 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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