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New Orleans Pelicans 135, Denver Nuggets 141: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Pelicans 135 to Denver Nuggets 141, on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASaturday, October 24, 2026
DateOct 24, 2026
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVNBA League Pass, GCSEN, Pelicans.com
Attendance19,905

Line score

Team1234OTT
New Orleans Pelicans383535189135
Denver Nuggets2433323715141

Top performers

New Orleans Pelicans
PointsTrey Murphy III · 26
ReboundsDeAndre Jordan · 9
AssistsJordan Poole · 7
RatingTrey Murphy III · 26 PTS, 6 REB
Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 42
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 15
AssistsNikola Jokic · 10
RatingNikola Jokic · 35 PTS, 15 REB, 10 AST, 3 BLK

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansDenver Nuggets
Points per game
117.5
113.6
Points allowed per game
122.4
112.8
0-3Record1-1
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
1-4Road record / home record2-2
LLLWWLast 5LWWLW
L3StreakL1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansDenver Nuggets
50-99FG48-99
Field Goal %
51
48
11-383PT15-47
Three Point %
29
32
24-30FT30-39
Free Throw %
80
77
Rebounds
50
51
Offensive Rebounds
14
14
Defensive Rebounds
36
37
Assists
33
26
Steals
9
9
Blocks
5
6
Turnovers
18
11
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
18
12
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Trendon Watford F · Ankle
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

New Orleans Pelicans

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Zion Williamson33177-110-13-512322105-1
Trey Murphy III372610-174-82-264410332-17
DeAndre Jordan2093-30-03-492001180-1
Dejounte Murray35229-181-63-466221152-16
Jeremiah Fears23104-120-22-262310243+8
Herbert Jones1621-30-20-031210125+7
Saddiq Bey25143-92-76-843110041-2
Karlo Matkovic831-11-10-000100003-3
Derik Queen25176-100-15-582000263+2
Jordan Poole2362-62-50-037211123-2
Bennedict Mathurin2094-91-50-044000222-5
Team13550-9911-3824-3050331895143629

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Aaron Gordon3772-91-62-454120233+10
Bryce Hopkins1921-20-10-021000023-9
Nikola Jokic443512-233-108-815106234115+11
Jamal Murray434212-258-1610-1336011033+14
Christian Braun40157-110-31-282120263+15
Marvin Bagley III952-20-01-240000132-5
Trevon Brazile28176-113-72-490212364+10
Cam Whitmore1142-50-20-020010111-10
DeMar DeRozan24124-100-24-433100124-3
Tyus Jones1020-10-02-200000000-3
Team14148-9915-4730-3951261196143728

Recent form

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
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

Season series

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

Denver Nuggets won, 141-135, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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

New Orleans Pelicans 135, Denver Nuggets 141.

Who were the top performers?

New Orleans Pelicans: Trey Murphy III (26 points). Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (42 points).

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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