- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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This Saturday, the Denver Nuggets (6-4) are set to challenge the New Orleans Pelicans (4-8) at Smoothie King Center.
In their previous game, the Nuggets edged past the Grizzlies with a final score of 123-118. Denver registered a field goal percentage of 50.0% (49 of 98) and made 14 out of 38 attempts from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they converted 11 of 16 shots, totaling a percentage of 68.8%. On the boards, the Nuggets collected 37 rebounds, with 11 being offensive, and recorded 34 assists while forcing their opponents into 12 turnovers and collecting 4 steals. Defensively, Denver allowed the Grizzlies to shoot 46.6% from the field on 41 of 88 shooting attempts. Memphis, on the other hand, recorded 27 assists and 2 steals during the game. They secured 41 rebounds (11 offensive, 30 defensive) and blocked 11 shots. Memphis finished the contest shooting 90.5% from the free-throw line, making 19 of their 21 attempts, while knocking down 17 of 41 three-pointers. The Nuggets logged 16 personal fouls compared to the Grizzlies’ 21.
Jamal Murray stood out for the Nuggets, finishing the game with a shooting efficiency of 63.2%, distributing 8 assists while playing 32 minutes. He ended with 30 points, making 12 of 19 shots.
The Nuggets come into this game with a record of 6-4. They score an average of 114.5 points per game (ranking 13th in the league) while shooting 48.3% from the field. Denver has a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4% (115 out of 325) and achieves 79.5% from the charity stripe. As a team, the Nuggets grab 41.8 rebounds and have tallied a total of 276 assists this season, ranking them 21st in the league. However, they commit 13.3 turnovers and average 18.5 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Nuggets force 14.7 turnovers per game while drawing 22.9 fouls. They concede a shooting percentage of 35.6% from beyond the arc and currently rank 15th in points allowed (113.3). Denver has allowed opponents to shoot 46.4% (419 of 903) and gives up 44.2 rebounds per game, ranking 11th in assists allowed with 285 so far this season.
The Pelicans, last on the court, suffered a defeat against the Nets, with a score of 145-111. New Orleans managed 19 defensive boards and 9 offensive boards, totaling 28 in the game. They turned the ball over 16 times but secured 10 steals. The Nets committed 25 personal fouls, sending the Pelicans to the free-throw line 38 times, of which they converted 31 for an 81.6% success rate. From three-point territory, the Pelicans hit 12 of 30 shots (40.0%). Ultimately, the team shot 34 of 77 overall, achieving 44.2%. Conversely, they allowed the Nets to shoot 57% from the field (45 of 79). New Orleans finished with a three-point shooting rate of 48.8% by making 20 of 41 and hit 35 of 42 free throws (83.3%). In rebounding, the Pelicans allowed Brooklyn to grab 42 boards, including 11 on the offensive end.
Zion Williamson was instrumental for the Pelicans in that game, scoring 29 points in 30 minutes of play, and contributing 2 assists, shooting 57.1% (8 of 14) from the field while adding 4 rebounds.
The Pelicans’ record stands at 4-8 this season. Offensively, they shoot 47.3% from the field, placing them 6th overall in the NBA. Over the season, they have scored 1,403 points (averaging 116.9 points per game) and secure 41.2 rebounds per game. New Orleans records 24.3 assists per game, which ranks them 25th in the league, while committing 16.5 turnovers on average. They also average 24.0 personal fouls per game with an impressive free-throw percentage of 83.1%.
On the defensive end, the Pelicans rank 29th in points allowed, currently surrendering 124.3 points per game. They force opponents into 16.2 turnovers while allowing 49.2% shooting from the field (28th in the league). New Orleans allows 35.2% on three-point attempts (167 of 475), with opponents converting 79.2% on free throws. Additionally, they surrender 28.8 assists and 44.1 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 17th in those respective categories.
So, what’s the prediction for tonight’s parlay?
Expert’s Choice: Back New Orleans and the under for total points
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