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Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans Pelicans, Denver Nuggets 104 to New Orleans Pelicans 91, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 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, October 28, 2026
DateOct 28, 2026
Start time8:00 PM ET
VenueSmoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, Pelicans.com
Attendance16,334

Line score

Team1234T
Denver Nuggets37202225104
New Orleans Pelicans1827281891

Top performers

Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 23
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 13
AssistsNikola Jokic · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 21 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST
New Orleans Pelicans
PointsZion Williamson · 25
ReboundsDerik Queen · 12
AssistsDejounte Murray · 5
RatingZion Williamson · 25 PTS, 3 STL

Team comparison

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
Points per game
113.6
117.5
Points allowed per game
112.8
122.4
2-2Record0-4
4th in Northwest DivisionStanding5th in Southwest Division
3-2Road record / home record3-3
LWWLWLast 5LLLWW
L1StreakL3

Team stats

Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans
37-80FG34-82
Field Goal %
46
41
12-313PT7-30
Three Point %
39
23
18-19FT16-22
Free Throw %
95
73
Rebounds
42
41
Offensive Rebounds
5
8
Defensive Rebounds
37
33
Assists
30
20
Steals
11
14
Blocks
5
3
Turnovers
17
19
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
18
19
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
Trendon Watford F · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day

Box score

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon31153-102-67-81130100111+15
Trevon Brazile32115-91-30-080111261+14
Nikola Jokic34218-130-05-513107102114+17
Jamal Murray38239-195-110-016102013+11
Christian Braun36156-133-80-004231004+15
Marvin Bagley III1983-60-12-251111052-3
Bryce Hopkins1400-00-00-020300111-6
DeMar DeRozan2661-60-04-425120023+2
Tyus Jones1152-41-20-0011200000
Team10437-8012-3118-1942301711553719

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson322510-141-14-652130233-15
Trey Murphy III3062-72-70-113220013-12
DeAndre Jordan1331-10-01-240101132-16
Dejounte Murray30104-110-22-285210171-12
Jeremiah Fears24115-141-50-043310223-8
Herbert Jones1941-50-12-220121021+2
Saddiq Bey2693-101-62-203020000-22
Karlo Matkovic1852-61-40-031100032+16
Derik Queen25113-60-05-71215011113-5
Jordan Poole721-30-10-010010101+8
Bryce McGowens300-00-00-0000100000
Bennedict Mathurin1452-51-30-012310012-1
Team9134-827-3016-2241201914383321

Recent form

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
Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120
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
Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134

Season series

DEN leads series 2-0
Apr 6, 2027NO 0, DEN 0
Nov 14, 2026DEN 0, NO 0
Oct 28, 2026DEN 104, NO 91
Oct 24, 2026NO 135, DEN 141

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Denver Nuggets won, 104-91, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

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

Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91.

Who were the top performers?

Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (23 points). New Orleans Pelicans: Zion Williamson (25 points).

Where is Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans played?

Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

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