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The Nuggets beat the Pelicans 122–116 in New Orleans on Jan 13, 2026.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  DEN | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
  NOP | 31 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
Denver NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans| DEN | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson | 39 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 11-16 | 1-4 |
| Jamal Murray | 37 | 35 | 2 | 9 | 11-19 | 5-8 |
| Aaron Gordon | 30 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 6-15 | 1-5 |
| Jalen Pickett | 29 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 6-9 | 4-6 |
| Spencer Jones | 23 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 33 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 4-9 | 3-7 |
| Bruce Brown | 24 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2-5 | 0-0 |
| Zeke Nnaji | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-1 |
| Hunter Tyson | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 122 | 32 | 24 | 41-84 | 14-35 |
| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 34 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 11-18 | 4-8 |
| Saddiq Bey | 32 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-4 |
| Zion Williamson | 31 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 5-12 | 0-0 |
| Derik Queen | 29 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 5-10 | 0-0 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 26 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3-9 | 0-4 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 22 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Jordan Poole | 20 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 4-9 | 4-7 |
| Yves Missi | 19 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-0 |
| Karlo Matkovic | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Micah Peavy | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 |
| Totals | 116 | 51 | 21 | 39-86 | 11-29 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 41-84 | 49% | 14-35 40% |
| NOP | 39-87 | 45% | 11-29 38% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. Descriptive history of this game.
DEN offense ranks better in 4 of 4 matchups (3 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 0
NOP offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · DEN defense in 2 (1 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
DENNOPExpected pace: about 103 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
DENNOPCrew chiefTony Brothers · also working Justin Van Duyne, Robert Hussey
Counts per game across his last 58 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | 37.2 | 27.0 | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| Nikola Jokic | 34.3 | 30.1 | 11.9 | 11.3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 32.8 | 13.2 | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Peyton Watson | 32.8 | 17.7 | 4.9 | 1.9 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | 30.9 | 16.5 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Spencer Jones | 30.0 | 8.4 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Bruce Brown | 26.4 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Christian Braun | 26.3 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 35.7 | 22.5 | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| Saddiq Bey | 31.4 | 17.2 | 5.4 | 2.2 |
| Derik Queen | 27.9 | 12.4 | 9.2 | 4.9 |
| Zion Williamson | 27.6 | 23.2 | 5.7 | 3.0 |
| Herbert Jones | 25.4 | 9.0 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| Jordan Poole | 25.4 | 14.2 | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| Jeremiah Fears | 25.3 | 12.6 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Bryce McGowens | 22.8 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 1.1 |
DEN offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
DEN offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs DEN defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
DENForAgainst50% of DEN's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
DEN 8series2 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | DEN 122 | NOP 116 | DEN+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | DEN 125 | NOP 118 | DEN+7 | +7 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NOP 88 | DEN 122 | DEN+34 | +34 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | NOP 119 | DEN 144 | DEN+25 | +25 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | NOP 113 | DEN 125 | DEN+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2024 | DEN 132 | NOP 129 | DEN+3 | +3 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | DEN 94 | NOP 101 | NOP+7 | +7 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | NOP 113 | DEN 125 | DEN+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | DEN 110 | NOP 115 | NOP+5 | +5 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | NOP 116 | DEN 134 | DEN+18 | +18 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
