Michael Porter Jr. is among the players to watch on Sunday, in a game beginning at 7:00 PM ET, when the Denver Nuggets (14-11) meet the New Orleans Pelicans (5-24) at Smoothie King Center.
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and ALT2
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Nuggets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.6% | 2 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.7% | 17 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 | 11 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.8 | 16 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 15 |
Pelicans' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.6% | 29 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.5% | 29 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.1 | 20 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.4 | 25 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 19 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 19 |
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Top Players
Nuggets
- Nikola Jokic puts up 31.0 points per game while tacking on 13.0 rebounds and 9.8 assists.
- Among active players, the Nuggets are led by Porter from long distance. He knocks down 2.3 shots from deep per game.
- Russell Westbrook records 1.6 steals per game. Peyton Watson collects 0.9 blocks a contest.
Pelicans
- Brandon Ingram takes the top spot on the Pelicans scoring and assist lists among active players, tallying 22.2 points and 5.2 assists per game.
- This season, Yves Missi has a statline that includes 9.3 points, 1.2 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game.
- Trey Murphy III hits 2.8 threes per game.
- The Pelicans' defensive efforts get a boost from Javonte Green (1.0 steal per game) and Missi (1.1 blocks per game).
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Nuggets vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Vlatko Cancar: Out (Knee),
Christian Braun: Questionable (Back),
Dario Saric: Questionable (Ankle),
DaRon Holmes: Out For Season (Achilles)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Out (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Out (Back),
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring)
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Wizards | L 122-113 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Hawks | W 141-111 | Away |
| 12/13/2024 | Clippers | W 120-98 | Home |
| 12/16/2024 | Kings | W 130-129 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Trail Blazers | L 126-124 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Suns | - | Home |
| 12/25/2024 | Suns | - | Away |
| 12/27/2024 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Jazz | - | Away |
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Spurs | L 121-116 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Kings | L 111-109 | Home |
| 12/15/2024 | Pacers | L 119-104 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Rockets | L 133-113 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Knicks | L 104-93 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 12/26/2024 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Grizzlies | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 1/1/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Wizards | - | Home |
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