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New Orleans Pelicans 88, Denver Nuggets 122: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 88 to Denver Nuggets 122, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBAWednesday, October 29, 2025
DateOct 29, 2025
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVGCSEN, Pelicans.com, NBA League Pass, KTVD-TV (My20)
Attendance19,533

Line score

Team1234T
New Orleans Pelicans2522113088
Denver Nuggets34193930122

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsJeremiah Fears · 21
ReboundsDerik Queen · 8
AssistsJeremiah Fears · 6
RatingJeremiah Fears · 21 PTS, 6 AST
Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 21
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 12
AssistsNikola Jokic · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 21 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansDenver Nuggets
Points per game
116.9
114.5
Points allowed per game
124.3
113.3
0-4Record3-1
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
1-4Road record / home record2-2
LLLLWLast 5WLWWL
L4StreakW1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansDenver Nuggets
32-85FG48-90
Field Goal %
38
53
7-343PT14-42
Three Point %
21
33
17-29FT12-14
Free Throw %
59
86
Rebounds
36
56
Offensive Rebounds
13
13
Defensive Rebounds
23
43
Assists
17
40
Steals
9
6
Blocks
3
4
Turnovers
13
14
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
14
14
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Herbert Jones2152-71-40-011200013-3
Zion Williamson26114-80-03-402311002-12
Trey Murphy III3271-81-54-470110161-32
DeAndre Jordan1221-10-00-050100320-21
Jeremiah Fears302110-151-30-216120103-12
Saddiq Bey1972-92-61-232020120-28
Karlo Matkovic421-20-00-000000000+3
Derik Queen1442-50-00-280310352-5
Yves Missi24105-60-00-540002131-13
Jose Alvarado1431-51-40-021110021-25
Jordan Poole2292-111-74-412100102-35
Micah Peavy831-30-11-211010100+4
Bryce McGowens620-00-02-201000000+5
Team8832-857-3417-2936171393132315

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon2392-51-44-493200092+19
Cameron Johnson2772-42-41-211100012+22
Nikola Jokic282110-151-20-012102202104+25
Jamal Murray25175-143-84-426110110+29
Christian Braun27178-131-30-064101421+22
Hunter Tyson600-20-20-040000041-5
Zeke Nnaji642-30-10-010100103-5
Spencer Jones621-30-20-010200102-5
Jonas Valanciunas14105-70-00-063200151+14
Tim Hardaway Jr.14114-63-50-011000013+9
Bruce Brown1952-31-20-042120222+13
Jalen Pickett1283-61-41-1231001110
Julian Strawther1162-71-51-222000021+4
Team12248-9014-4212-1456401464134323

Recent form

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
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

Season series

DEN leads series 1-0
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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 122-88, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 88, Denver Nuggets 122.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Jeremiah Fears (21 points). Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (21 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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