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JazzDenver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans: Jan 13, 2026
Nuggets vs Pelicans final: the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 on January 13, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
| Pelicans | 31 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 35 PTS Jamal Murray
- 7 REB Peyton Watson
- 9 AST Jamal Murray
Pelicans
- 31 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 13 REB Derik Queen
- 5 AST Derik Queen
Nuggets vs Pelicans Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones F | 22 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-2 | -6 |
| Peyton Watson F | 39 | 31 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11-16 | 1-4 | 8-9 | +15 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 29 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-15 | 1-5 | 3-5 | +8 |
| Jamal Murray G | 37 | 35 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11-19 | 5-8 | 8-9 | +8 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 29 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-9 | 4-6 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 24 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 32 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 3-7 | 7-7 | +12 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 28 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Zion Williamson F | 31 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-0 | 2-3 | -4 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 26 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3-9 | 0-4 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 31 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 8-10 | -1 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 34 | 31 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11-18 | 4-8 | 5-5 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Micah Peavy G | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jordan Hawkins G | 22 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Yves Missi C | 19 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 4-5 | -6 |
| Jordan Poole G | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-9 | 4-7 | 4-4 | -1 |
Nuggets vs Pelicans Recap
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans by outscoring them 33-24 in the fourth quarter. The win moved Denver to 27-13, while New Orleans fell to 9-33.
The Pelicans won the second quarter 34-28 and led 65-60 at halftime. They still held a 92-89 edge after three quarters. Denver turned it around by taking care of the ball, with 7 turnovers to New Orleans' 15.
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 35 points and 9 assists. Trey Murphy III answered with 31 points for the Pelicans, and Derik Queen added 13 rebounds. Denver shot 41 of 84 from the field and made 14 of 35 three-pointers. New Orleans had the edge on the boards, 51 rebounds to 32, but it was not enough.
The number to know: 15 turnovers for the Pelicans, which gave Denver extra possessions in a game that was close until the fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 41-84 | Field Goals | 39-86 |
| 48.8% | FG % | 45.3% |
| 14-35 | 3-Pointers | 11-29 |
| 40.0% | 3P % | 37.9% |
| 26-32 | Free Throws | 27-31 |
| 81.3% | FT % | 87.1% |
| 32 | Rebounds | 51 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 24 | Assists | 21 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 4 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 22 | Fouls | 20 |
| 6 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 57.1% | 6.7% | 12.5% | 0.310 |
 Pelicans | 51.7% | 13.1% | 37.2% | 0.314 |
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
- Tuesday, January 13, 20268:00 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
- W vs Bucks 108-104 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Hawks 87-110 Jan 9, 2026
- W @ Celtics 114-110 Jan 7, 2026
- W @ 76ers 125-124 Jan 5, 2026
- L @ Nets 115-127 Jan 4, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- L @ Magic 118-128 Jan 11, 2026
- W @ Wizards 128-107 Jan 9, 2026
- L @ Hawks 100-117 Jan 7, 2026
- L vs Lakers 103-111 Jan 6, 2026
- L @ Heat 106-125 Jan 4, 2026
Previous meetings
- Oct 24, 2026 Pelicans @ Nuggets 135-141
- Nov 19, 2025 Nuggets @ Pelicans 125-118
- Oct 29, 2025 Pelicans @ Nuggets 88-122
More NBA Games on Jan 13, 2026
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-1121
Miami Heat0-3127Top: Adebayo 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0139
Milwaukee Bucks0-3106Top: Randle 29 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-298
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0119Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2113
Houston Rockets3-0119Top: Jones 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1116
Los Angeles Lakers3-0141Top: James 31 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3119Top: Melton 23 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 Jan 13, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 35 points.
What are the Nuggets and Pelicans records?
After this game the Nuggets were 27-13 and the Pelicans were 9-33 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Pelicans?
Jamal Murray scored 35 for the Nuggets. Trey Murphy III scored 31 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 32-31, Q2 28-34, Q3 29-27, Q4 33-24.
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.