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Nuggets vs Pelicans final: the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 on November 19, 2025 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 26 | 36 | 35 | 28 | 125 |
| Pelicans | 30 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 118 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 32 PTS Peyton Watson
- 12 REB Peyton Watson
- 12 AST Nikola Jokić
Pelicans
- 30 PTS Derik Queen
- 9 REB Derik Queen
- 5 AST Zion Williamson
Nuggets vs Pelicans Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Johnson F | 32 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-8 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Jamal Murray G | 35 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-14 | 2-7 | 4-5 | -2 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 34 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10-18 | 2-4 | 6-7 | +9 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Peyton Watson F | 34 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13-19 | 5-9 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Spencer Jones F | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 27 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +22 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 16 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 6-6 | +2 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 30 | 30 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12-18 | 1-2 | 5-8 | 0 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 35 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7-14 | 5-12 | 4-4 | -4 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 25 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7-15 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Herbert Jones F | 29 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Zion Williamson F | 29 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-13 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevon Looney F | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 18 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 2-4 | -21 |
| Yves Missi C | 12 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -3 |
| Micah Peavy G | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-8 | 0-3 | 3-3 | 0 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
Nuggets vs Pelicans Recap
The Nuggets beat the Pelicans after outscoring them 35-25 in the third quarter. Denver improved to 11-3, while New Orleans fell to 2-13.
A 36-28 second quarter put the Nuggets ahead, and they led 62-58 at halftime. The third quarter stretched that to a 97-83 advantage after three. Denver shot 46 of 83 from the field, while New Orleans made 44 of 98.
Peyton Watson led the Nuggets with 32 points and 12 rebounds. Derik Queen answered with 30 points and 9 rebounds for the Pelicans. Nikola Jokić handed out 12 assists as Denver finished with 35 to New Orleans' 25. The Nuggets won despite 20 turnovers, against 12 for the Pelicans.
The number to know: 7 of 34. That was New Orleans from three-point range, and it left the Pelicans too far back to close the gap.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 46-83 | Field Goals | 44-98 |
| 55.4% | FG % | 44.9% |
| 11-31 | 3-Pointers | 7-34 |
| 35.5% | 3P % | 20.6% |
| 22-27 | Free Throws | 23-31 |
| 81.5% | FT % | 74.2% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 35 | Assists | 25 |
| 8 | Steals | 12 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 26 | Fouls | 24 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 62.0% | 17.4% | 25.0% | 0.265 |
 Pelicans | 48.5% | 9.7% | 34.7% | 0.235 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, November 19, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L vs Bulls 127-130 Nov 17, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 123-112 Nov 15, 2025
- W @ Clippers 130-116 Nov 12, 2025
- W @ Kings 122-108 Nov 11, 2025
- W vs Pacers 117-100 Nov 8, 2025
Pelicans last 5
- L vs Thunder 109-126 Nov 17, 2025
- L vs Warriors 106-124 Nov 16, 2025
- L vs Lakers 104-118 Nov 14, 2025
- L vs Trail Blazers 117-125 Nov 12, 2025
- L @ Suns 98-121 Nov 10, 2025
Previous meetings
- Oct 24, 2026 Pelicans @ Nuggets 135-141
- Jan 13, 2026 Nuggets @ Pelicans 122-116
- Oct 29, 2025 Pelicans @ Nuggets 88-122
More NBA Games on Nov 19, 2025
- Final
Toronto Raptors2-1121
Philadelphia 76ers3-1112Top: Maxey 24 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0114
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1104Top: Sengun 28 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1118
Indiana Pacers2-1127Top: Knueppel 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3110Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-399
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0113Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1109
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0120Top: Randle 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3113
Dallas Mavericks1-2111Top: Brunson 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2122
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Grant 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Pelicans on Nov 19, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Peyton Watson led the Nuggets with 32 points.
What are the Nuggets and Pelicans records?
After this game the Nuggets were 11-3 and the Pelicans were 2-13 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Pelicans?
Peyton Watson scored 32 for the Nuggets. Derik Queen scored 30 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Pelicans season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Pelicans game?
The Nuggets beat the Pelicans 141-135 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Pelicans?
Nuggets-Pelicans: Q1 26-30, Q2 36-28, Q3 35-25, Q4 28-35.
What is next for the Nuggets and Pelicans?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.