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The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Denver Nuggets in an early-season NBA matchup. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the Western Conference following recent losses.
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The New Orleans Pelicans travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Saturday night in a Western Conference matchup as both teams continue the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Nov 19, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
New Orleans enters the new season looking to take a step forward in the competitive Western Conference. The Pelicans opened their campaign with a narrow 123-120 loss to the Indiana Pacers and face another difficult challenge against a Denver team with championship aspirations. With Zion Williamson providing a powerful presence around the basket, New Orleans will look to establish its offense early and generate enough defensive stops to keep pace with one of the league’s most talented teams.
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