The Denver Nuggets, currently holding a record of 14-11, will face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who sit at 5-24, in their upcoming matchup. The Nuggets are positioned second in their division and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss, while the Pelicans are on a six-game losing streak and have yet to secure a win within their division this season. Denver’s Nikola Jokić leads the team with impressive averages of 31 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game. In contrast, New Orleans’ top performer, Zion Williamson, is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, further complicating the Pelicans’ efforts to turn their season around.
Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans Game Information
Game Date: December 22, 2024
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Altitude Sports Overflow, NBA League Pass Channel 5
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 5-24
Conference Record: 3-13
Division Record: 0-4
Streak: 6 loss
Denver Nuggets Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 14-11
Conference Record: 9-8
Division Record: 3-3
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
New Orleans Pelicans (5-24, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 22.7 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.57 RPG
Assists Leader: Dejounte Murray, 7 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 1.92 SPG
Blocks Leader: Zion Williamson, 1.17 BPG
Denver Nuggets (14-11, #2 in division)
Points Leader: Nikola Jokić, 31 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Nikola Jokić, 12.95 RPG
Assists Leader: Nikola Jokić, 9.8 APG
Steals Leader: Nikola Jokić, 1.77 SPG
Blocks Leader: Peyton Watson, 0.88 BPG
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
Brandon Ingram – Ankle (Out) – The Pelicans said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that Ingram has suffered a significant low left ankle sprain and is sidelined indefinitely, sources tell ESPN.
Daniel Theis – Personal (Day To Day) – Theis did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Knicks.
Zion Williamson – Hamstring (Out) – Williamson was seen getting work off to the side of Thursday’s (Dec. 19) shootaround and is expected to be re-evaluated in the next few days, per Will Guillory of The Athletic.
Karlo Matkovic – Back (Day To Day) – Matkovic did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Knicks.
Jose Alvarado – Hamstring (Day To Day) – Alvarado did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Knicks.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
DaRon Holmes II – Achilles (Out For Season) – DaRon Holmes II has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. He’s expected to miss the 2024-25 season.
Vlatko Čančar – Knee (Out) – Cancar will be re-evaluated in eight weeks following a left knee surgery on Wednesday (Dec. 4), per Ryan Blackburn of MileHighSports.com.
Christian Braun – Back (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Braun as Probable for Sunday’s (Dec. 22) game against the Pelicans.
Dario Šarić – Ankle (Day To Day) – The Nuggets have listed Saric as Doubtful for Sunday’s (Dec. 22) game against the Pelicans.
New Orleans Pelicans Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 22, 2024 vs Denver Nuggets
December 26, 2024 vs Houston Rockets
December 27, 2024 vs Memphis Grizzlies
December 30, 2024 vs LA Clippers
January 01, 2025 at Miami Heat
January 03, 2025 vs Washington Wizards
January 05, 2025 at Washington Wizards
January 07, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 08, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 10, 2025 at Philadelphia 76ers
Denver Nuggets Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 22, 2024 at New Orleans Pelicans
December 23, 2024 vs Phoenix Suns
December 25, 2024 at Phoenix Suns
December 27, 2024 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
December 28, 2024 vs Detroit Pistons
December 30, 2024 at Utah Jazz
January 01, 2025 vs Atlanta Hawks
January 03, 2025 vs San Antonio Spurs
January 04, 2025 at San Antonio Spurs
January 07, 2025 vs Boston Celtics
