Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans: Oct 28, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Home

Nuggets vs Pelicans tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans. TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans).

How to Watch Nuggets vs Pelicans: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, October 28, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+ · Pelicans: Pelicans+
Arena
Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFOutAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Yves MissiPelicansCDay-To-DayKneeOct 23, 2026

Status as of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Pelicans

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Pelicans Preview

The Nuggets are 1-1 this season, while the Pelicans are 0-3 this season.

The Nuggets won last season's series 3-0. The Pelicans rank 3rd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game) and Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game).

Nuggets vs Pelicans Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesNuggets 1-0
2025-26 season seriesNuggets 3-0

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Pelicans Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 2 GPPelicans 3 GP
112.5#17
Points per game
124.7#3
115.5#16
Opponent points
128.0#28
43.6%#22
Field goal %
47.8%#8
29.9%#24
Three-point %
30.9%#22
72.1%#26
Free throw %
86.2%#3
52.0#2
Rebounds
45.7#11
21.5#29
Assists
24.7#18
8.0#20
Steals
11.7#4
4.0#21
Blocks
5.3#13
16.5#18
Turnovers
15.7#16

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
5Rockets3-0–
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
8Suns1-11.5
9Clippers1-22.0
11Mavericks1-22.0
12Jazz1-22.0
13Pelicans0-33.0
14Warriors0-33.0
15Kings0-33.0

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This Nuggets vs Pelicans page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nuggets visit the Suns Oct 30; Pelicans host the Kings Oct 29.

Nuggets vs Pelicans FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Pelicans start?

The Denver Nuggets play the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Pelicans on?

Local TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Nuggets and Pelicans records?

Going into this game the Nuggets were 1-1 and the Pelicans were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Pelicans?

As of 8:00 PM ET, Oct 24: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, out, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Yves Missi (Pelicans, day-to-day, knee).

Who leads the Nuggets vs Pelicans season series?

The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Nuggets vs Pelicans game?

The Nuggets beat the Pelicans 141-135 on Oct 24, 2026 at home.

Where is Nuggets vs Pelicans being played?

At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.

Is Nuggets vs Pelicans on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Nuggets and Pelicans markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Pelicans+ for Pelicans fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.