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Nuggets aim to deepen Pelicans' early-season woes
29 Oct
Summary
- The Pelicans are looking for their first win after three losses.
- The Nuggets are favored by 4.5 points against the Pelicans.
- Several key players are listed on injury reports for both teams.
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the Denver Nuggets on October 28, 2026, seeking their inaugural victory of the season after starting with a 0-3 record. The game, set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center, sees the Nuggets as 4.5-point favorites.
Both teams are managing injury concerns heading into the contest. The Nuggets have Julian Strawther and Alpha Diallo out, with Cameron Johnson day-to-day. For the Pelicans, Yves Missi is out, while Jordan Poole is probable due to illness.
Last season, the Nuggets averaged 122.1 points per game, narrowly outscoring the Pelicans' defense, which conceded 120.0 points per game. Conversely, the Pelicans scored 115.5 points per game, slightly less than the 116.9 points the Nuggets allowed. The Nuggets also held an edge in three-point shooting efficiency.
