Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans

NBA

Nuggets

12-12

120-114

Final/OT

Pelicans

7-20

Smoothie King Center

TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

DEN leadsBiggest lead DEN 12, NO 5

NO leads

Team	1	2	3	4	OT	T
DEN	35	29	16	25	15	120
NO	33	24	20	28	9	114

Who won: Nuggets 120-114

The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 120-114 in overtime on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Smoothie King Center. The Nuggets lead the series 1-0. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets in points (39). Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans in points (27).

Recap · Dec 8

Jokic scores 11 in OT as Nuggets outlast Pelicans 120-114

The Denver Nuggets wanted Nikola Jokic to shoot on nearly every possession in the final minutes of regulation and in overtime. The reigning MVP obliged and the results were memorable, even by his lofty standards.

What it means

Season series: DEN leads series 1-0.
Nuggets 5-8 on the road; Pelicans 3-9 at home.

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Injuries and inactives

Nuggets6th in Western Conference Division

Julian Strawther G
Knee, Sprain, left
Out
Aaron Gordon F
Rest
Day-To-Day
Spencer Jones F
Hamstring
Day-To-Day

Pelicans1st in Western Conference Division

Dejounte Murray G
Toe, Bruise, right
Day-To-Day

Head to head

DEN leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA · Attendance 15,035
Officials: Zach Zarba (Referee), Brian Forte (Referee), Lauren Holtkamp (Referee)