Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans preview, Digi Mart USA News: The Denver Nuggets (6-4) are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans (4-9) for the third time in eleven games, according to a preview published by the Denver Stiffs. Denver has already won two games against New Orleans and is heavily favored in the third meeting.
The Pelicans enter the game with a roster that the preview describes as talented but injury-riddled. Yves Missi is listed as probable after a knee injury, while Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray are out.
Denver’s injury report also lists Julian Strawther and Aaron Gordon’s situation is noted, with several Nuggets players out on G League assignments.
The preview identifies a recurring issue for Denver this season: losses have often come when only Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic score. Denver has tended to win when another key player, such as a starter or a productive bench player other than Tyus Jones, provides scoring.
With Aaron Gordon shooting poorly so far this season, the article suggests Cam Johnson and DeMar DeRozan may need to carry more of the scoring load.
The preview also points to Cam Johnson as a player to watch from three-point range. Johnson has hit four three-pointers in two of his last four games, and the article notes that Saddiq Bey is the likely defender on him.
The game is scheduled at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, with coverage on Altitude TV and Altitude Radio 92.5FM.
