New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets – Preview, Tips and Odds

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New Orleans Pelicans

Final

98:99

Denver Nuggets

Highlights and Stats

The Denver Nuggets visit New Orleans for a game against the Pelicans, scheduled to take place at the Smoothie King Center on 01/24 at 09:00 PM EST. The Pels are positioned at #4 in the standings of Western Conference with a 26-21 record, while their next opponents are occupying the 1st place, after winning 33 and losing 14 so far.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Denver Nuggets Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 12-04-2022

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Orleans Pelicans	27	32	28	34	121
Denver Nuggets	31	29	21	25	106

The previous game between those two opponents was held on December 4th, when the New Orleans Pelicans recorded a 121-106 victory at home. Jose Alvarado lit up the floor, notching 38 points while also adding 2 dimes and 3 rebounds to his account to end the match as the New Orleans Pelicans MVP on the night. It was Nikola Jokic who contributed the most for the Denver Nuggets with a double-double of 32 points, 9 assists, and 16 boards. The Denver Nuggets are boasting a better H2H balance across the last five matches against the New Orleans Pelicans, registering three victories while losing twice in the process. Those five games ended with an average of 233.6 points.
*Last 5 head-to-head games

New Orleans Pelicans Form

*Last 10 New Orleans Pelicans Games - 3:7

01-22-2023	01-20-2023	01-18-2023	01-16-2023	01-13-2023	01-11-2023	01-09-2023	01-07-2023	01-06-2023	01-04-2023
100:96@ Miami Heat	123:110@ Orlando Magic	98:124vs Miami Heat	113:103@ Cleveland Cavaliers	110:116@ Detroit Pistons	125:114@ Boston Celtics	112:132@ Washington Wizards	127:117@ Dallas Mavericks	102:108vs Brooklyn Nets	119:108vs Houston Rockets

The Pelicans did not perform to their best when losing 100-96 on the road to the Miami Heat on January 22. Trey Murphy III scored 17 points and caught 1 rebound, which was not sufficient, and his team lost. The Pelicans hit 47.4% of their field goals, 77.8% of their free throws, and 26.7% of their 3-point attempts. New Orleans is currently on a four-game losing streak, having won three of their last ten games while losing seven. The team is performing at a great level at the Smoothie King Center with a 17-6 home record. The New Orleans Pelicans will come up against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their next game, which is set for January 25, 2023.

New Orleans Pelicans Averages this Season

• Points For
  116.00
• Points Against
  113.40
• Assits
  26.00
• Rebounds
  44.92
• Steals
  8.70
• Turnovers
  15.53
• Blocks
  4.40
• Points Difference
  2.60

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

New Orleans Pelicans Standout Performer

• Zion Williamson

  The franchise's best player this campaign has been Zion Williamson. He is leading with 26.0 points, 4.6 assists and 7.0 rebounds per 33.0 minutes spent on the floor. He has been sideliend since 01/02.

New Orleans Pelicans Missing Players

• E.J. Liddell

  Knee
• Brandon Ingram

  Toe
• Zion Williamson

  Hamstring
• Naji Marshall

  Toe

Denver Nuggets Form

*Last 10 Denver Nuggets Games - 9:1

01-22-2023	01-20-2023	01-18-2023	01-17-2023	01-15-2023	01-13-2023	01-11-2023	01-09-2023	01-06-2023	01-05-2023
99:101vs Oklahoma City Thunder	134:111vs Indiana Pacers	122:118vs Minnesota Timberwolves	122:113vs Portland Trail Blazers	119:116vs Orlando Magic	103:115@ Los Angeles Clippers	126:97vs Phoenix Suns	122:109vs Los Angeles Lakers	121:108vs Cleveland Cavaliers	122:91vs Los Angeles Clippers

On January 22, the Denver Nuggets were defeated 99-101 at home by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team’s top performer in that game was Jamal Murray, as he ended with 26 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds in 38 minutes on the court. The Nuggets averaged a fair 43.9% field goal percentage, a decent 35.7% when shooting from distance, and 51.5% at the free throw line. The team owns a 9-1 record across its last ten showings and is currently on a L1 run. Denver has a positive 11-10 record when playing on the road this season. The Denver Nuggets are scheduled to next face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, January 25th, away from home.

Denver Nuggets Averages This Season

• Points For
  117.20
• Points Against
  112.90
• Assits
  28.40
• Rebounds
  42.63
• Steals
  7.62
• Turnovers
  15.08
• Blocks
  4.40
• Points Difference
  4.30

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Denver Nuggets Standout Performer

• Nikola Jokic

  The organization's best player this term has been Nikola Jokic, as he has aided the cause with 25.1 points, 9.9 dimes and 11.0 boards for an average of 33.3 minutes spent on court.

Denver Nuggets Missing Players

• Collin Gillespie

  Leg
• Peyton Watson

  Groin
• Michael Porter Jr.

  Personal

Game Details

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
New Orleans Pelicans	24	23	27	24	98
Denver Nuggets	28	35	20	16	99

New Orleans PelicansDenver Nuggets

• Score

  98

  99

• Field Goals Made

  38

  39

• Field Goals Attempts

  85

  80

• 3 pts Made

  5

  11

• 3 pts Attempts

  26

  33

• Free Throws Made

  17

  10

• Free Throws Attempts

  20

  13

• Rebounds Total

  43

  34

• Rebounds Offence

  14

  7

• Rebounds Defence

  29

  27

• Assists

  18

  27

• Steals

  5

  8

• Blocks

  3

  5

• Turnovers

  16

  12

• Personal Fouls

  14

  20

Player Ratings

New Orleans Pelicans

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
C.J. McCollum	36	9	22	40.9	0	8	0.0	2	2	100.0	0	4	4	4	0	0	6	0	20	+6
Trey Murphy III	33	3	10	30.0	3	5	60.0	1	1	100.0	0	6	6	1	1	0	0	1	10	-4
Jose Alvarado	27	8	12	66.7	1	4	25.0	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	17	-5
Herbert Jones	24	3	8	37.5	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	5	1	6	1	3	1	4	4	6	+7
Willy Hernangomez	23	5	7	71.4	0	0	0	2	2	100.0	0	6	6	2	1	0	1	2	12	+13
Jaxson Hayes	23	0	3	0.0	0	2	0.0	4	4	100.0	3	1	4	3	0	0	0	0	4	-10
Larry Nance Jr.	23	3	6	50.0	0	0	0	4	4	100.0	2	4	6	0	0	1	0	1	10	-6
Devonte' Graham	19	0	3	0.0	0	3	0.0	1	2	50.0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	1	+4
Jonas Valanciunas	18	5	9	55.6	1	1	100.0	3	5	60.0	3	6	9	0	0	1	2	4	14	-2
Dyson Daniels	8	1	2	50.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	-14
Garrett Temple	7	1	3	33.3	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	2	+6

Denver Nuggets

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Jamal Murray	40	11	21	52.4	3	8	37.5	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	3	0	2	0	25	+6
Nikola Jokic	36	11	15	73.3	2	4	50.0	1	2	50.0	2	9	11	10	1	0	3	2	25	-6
Bruce Brown	34	4	10	40.0	3	7	42.9	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	1	2	0	2	11	-10
Kentavious CaldwellPope	31	3	9	33.3	1	4	25.0	0	0	0	1	1	2	4	2	1	2	4	7	-10
Zeke Nnaji	24	1	5	20.0	0	3	0.0	2	2	100.0	3	4	7	0	0	1	0	2	4	+3
Aaron Gordon	24	4	7	57.1	1	1	100.0	2	4	50.0	0	4	4	3	0	1	3	4	11	0
Christian Braun	20	3	5	60.0	0	2	0.0	1	1	100.0	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	7	+4
Jeff Green	17	1	3	33.3	1	1	100.0	4	4	100.0	0	2	2	1	1	0	2	2	7	+7
Vlatko Cancar	14	1	5	20.0	0	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	3	3	1	0	0	0	3	2	+11