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Game Preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets - 10/28/26
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The New Orleans Pelicans have had a few days to decompress and reflect after their frustrating start to the season. Now they head back to the court against the team they just blew a 23-point lead to: the Denver Nuggets .
The Pelicans sit at 0-3 to start the season, which is not the beginning that anyone on the team believes they should have. They have had a real chance to win all three, but have just not been good enough down the stretch. If they can tighten up in the clutch, they've already proven that they can compete with this team.
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The Nuggets have played another game since their last meeting, and that was a loss to the Golden State Warriors. Denver is now 1-2, which means both of these teams will probably have a chip on their shoulder in this game. It should make for an entertaining game.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off :
When is New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets?
Date:Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time:7:00 PM CT
Location:Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, LA)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets
Streaming:Pelicans+
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio:WWL 870 AM
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Lines
Moneyline:DEN -185
Spread:DEN -4.5
Over/Under:240.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Projected Starters
Pelicans:G Dejounte Murray, G Jeremiah Fears, F Trey Murphy III, F Zion Williamson, C Derik Queen
Nuggets:G Jamal Murray, G Christian Braun, F DeMar DeRozan, F Aaron Gordon, C Nikola Jokic
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Pelicans
Yves Missi - Out (left knee contusion/bone bruise)
Malik Dia - Out (G League two-way)
Jaron Pierre Jr. - Out (G League two-way)
Julian Reese - Probable (G League two-way)
Jordan Poole - Probable (illness)
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Nuggets
Cameron Johnson - Doubtful (right ankle sprain)
Spencer Jones - Out (bilateral hamstring injury management)
Julian Strawther - Out (left knee sprain)
Alpha Diallo - Out (personal reasons)
What To Watch for in New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets
Did they make any changes over the short break?
Jamahl Mosley has already said he's looking at this team in five-game samples, but they just had three losses with a lot of recurring issues. They had three days off to reset, with a chance to look at this team without immediately moving on to the next game. Will they still start Jeremiah Fears despite the struggles? Will Saddiq Bey come in earlier for clutch minutes? Will Herb Jones play more than 17 minutes? It'll be interesting to see the answers of all of those questions and more.
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