New Orleans Pelicans @ Denver Nuggets: Apr 6, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
New Orleans PelicansPelicans
0-3 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-1 · Home

Pelicans vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network (Pelicans), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

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

Date & time
Tuesday, April 6, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassPelicans: Pelicans+ · Nuggets: Altitude+
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

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

Pelicans

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pelicans vs Nuggets Preview

The Pelicans are 0-3 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-1 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: Zion Williamson (20.7 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game).

Pelicans vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Pelicans vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

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

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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Pelicans vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Pelicans vs Nuggets start?

The New Orleans Pelicans play the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, April 6, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pelicans vs Nuggets on?

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

What are the Pelicans and Nuggets records?

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

Who is injured for Pelicans vs Nuggets?

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 Pelicans vs Nuggets season series?

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

Who won the last Pelicans vs Nuggets game?

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

Where is Pelicans vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Pelicans vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

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