Nuggets, Pelicans Prepare for Season Opener

The Denver Nuggets are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans in their first regular season matchup, with the Nuggets on a five-game winning streak and the Pelicans struggling with five consecutive losses. The Nuggets have several players listed on the injury report, including Nikola Jokic (questionable) and Aaron Gordon (out with a calf strain). Meanwhile, the Pelicans are facing significant injury challenges as well, with seven players, including Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum, sidelined. Williamson is out indefinitely due to a left hamstring strain, while Jose Alvarado has been confirmed to have a left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Despite the injuries, the Nuggets aim to maintain their winning momentum when they meet the Pelicans at 8:00 p.m. EST tonight.