Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans. Image via: Matthew Stockman – Getty Images Another day, another interesting match, and this time the Denver Nuggets are going to clash with the New Orleans Pelicans on 29 October 2025. The Nuggets team, stronger than ever, has won 2 matches out of the three against the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves. The New Orleans Pelicans have lost all three games played against the Grizzlies, Spurs, and the Celtics. Nuggets have their strong faith in their star player and powerful center, Nikola Jokic, who will be facing the Pelicans’ point guard, Jordan Poole. Let’s have a detailed look at what both teams might have planned for the upcoming match, along with predicted starting lineups, injury reports, and more.
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans – When and where to watch the game?
The Nuggets will be clashing with the New Orleans Pelicans in an exciting NBA match, which will tip off at 9:00 pm ET. The Nuggets will be hosting the Pelicans at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, October 29. 2025. The game will be streamed live on NBC and Peacock.
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans – Expected starting lineups
Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic (C)Aaron Gordon (PF)Jamal Murray (PG)Christian Braun (SG)Bruce Brown (PG)
New Orleans Pelicans
Jordan Poole (PG)Trey Murphy III (SG)Herbert Jones (SF) Yves Missi (C)Jeremiah Fears (PG)
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans – Injury Report
Denver Nuggets
Cameron Johnson: Questionable (Shoulder)
New Orleans Pelicans
Zion Williamson: Questionable (foot)Kevon Looney: Out (Knee)Dejounte Murray: Out (Achilles)
Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans – Game Prediction
The Denver Nuggets lost 137-131 to the Golden State Warriors, while winning 133-111 and 127-114 to the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. For them, Jamal Murray has been the one player who has had a blast since the beginning of the 2025-26 season. He averaged 30.3 points per game. Their powerful center, Nikola Jokic, continues to shine bright as he scored 20.0 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 11.7 assists per game, while achieving multiple triple-doubles. While the New Orleans Pelicans have had a rough season this year since the very beginning, and have lost all three matches against the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Boston Celtics. The absence of their star player, Zion Williamson, is indeed felt by the team. However, Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole have been able to fill the gap with a combined score of 37.5 points a night. Also read: Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic writes NBA history with his unique record against Phoenix Suns