Nuggets Face Pelicans Amid Injuries

The Denver Nuggets, currently on a five-game winning streak, are set to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans on November 15 at the Smoothie King Center. Denver comes into the matchup with a 7-3 record and a strong performance led by Nikola Jokic, who averaged nearly a triple-double in recent games. Meanwhile, the Pelicans, sitting at 3-9, will be without key players including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum due to injuries. The Nuggets have had a few days of rest, which Coach Michael Malone hopes will help maintain their momentum. The Pelicans will need to rally with several players stepping up in the absence of their injured stars. The game starts at 8 PM ET, and betting odds favor the Nuggets by 8.5 points.