Nuggets vs. Pelicans: Live Score, Key Stats and Game Update — Nov. 14

Last checked: Nov. 14, 2026, 7:15 p.m. CST (UTC−06:00), New Orleans.

The Denver Nuggets led the New Orleans Pelicans 56–51 at halftime of their Nov. 14 game, based on live game-thread updates. The NBA’s official game page confirmed the matchup at Smoothie King Center, but its box-score page had not yet published a final result when checked. That means a final score and confirmed game statistics are not available here; check the official box score for the completed result.

The game matters in an early Western Conference stretch: Denver arrived at 6–4 after beating Memphis, while New Orleans was 4–9 and had lost five straight. The clubs had already met twice, with Denver winning both. The NBA game page lists the Nov. 14 matchup, and the Pelicans’ pregame report documented the teams’ records and earlier meetings.

Destaques

• Denver held a 56–51 halftime lead in live game-thread updates.
• The NBA game page had not posted the final score or official player box score at the time of this check.
• Denver entered 6–4 and had won the two earlier meetings this season.
• New Orleans entered 4–9 after five consecutive losses.

What is the Nuggets vs. Pelicans score?

The latest score located during this check was Denver 56, New Orleans 51 at halftime, reported in live game-thread updates. This is a live, unofficial checkpoint, not a final score. The official NBA box-score page did not display completed game data when reviewed. A final score should only be reported after the league’s official page or a reliable completed box score confirms it.

Which players were worth watching?

Denver’s pregame form centered on Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokić. The Nuggets’ report ahead of the game said Murray had averaged 26.2 points through the team’s first 10 games and scored at least 30 in four of his previous six. Jokić entered averaging 23.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 9 assists. Those are season averages before this matchup, not statistics from the Nov. 14 game.

For New Orleans, Zion Williamson led the team with a 21.8-point average, while Saddiq Bey averaged 16.5 points. The Pelicans’ pregame report also highlighted their recent scoring distribution: five different players had led the team in scoring across five games. That depth offered multiple possible routes to a response, though the team had struggled to pair its scoring with reliable defense.

Until an official box score appears, individual points, rebounds, assists, shooting percentages and highlight plays from this game should be treated as unconfirmed. The halftime lead alone does not establish how the second half unfolded or who finished as the leading scorer.

Why did this matchup carry extra pressure?

Denver had won eight consecutive games against New Orleans entering Saturday, including a 141–135 overtime win on Oct. 24 and a 104–91 home win on Oct. 28. In the earlier overtime game, Murray scored 42 points, according to the pregame coverage. The historical run made the Nov. 14 meeting an opportunity for Denver to extend its streak and for New Orleans to interrupt it.

There was also a standings angle. Before tipoff, New Orleans sat 12th in the West at 4–9, while Denver was 6–4. The Pelicans had lost five straight, including a 142–111 defeat to Memphis the night before. Their next step depended on execution at both ends: the pregame report cited defensive struggles and a poor fourth-quarter net rating. Those trends describe the lead-in, not a confirmed explanation for the live score.

Where can fans find the final score and highlights?

Use the NBA game page for the official final score, box score and play-by-play once posted. The score and player lines can change until the game ends and the league completes its official record. The halftime update above is not a substitute for that final record.

FAQ

Was Nuggets vs. Pelicans final?

No final score was available on the official NBA box-score page at the time checked. The latest located update showed Denver ahead 56–51 at halftime.

Who led Denver and New Orleans in season scoring before the game?

Jamal Murray led Denver at 26.2 points per game; Zion Williamson led New Orleans at 21.8, according to the teams’ pregame figures.

Where was the game played?

The NBA listed the game at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Nov. 14, 2026.