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Pelicans vs. Nuggets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The New Orleans Pelicans (20-32) play against the Denver Nuggets (24-24) at Ball Arena

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Friday February 4, 2022

New Orleans Pelicans 113, Denver Nuggets 105 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW episode of Pickaxe and Roll, presented by @DKSportsbook:
The Nuggets lost tonight, and the issue wasn’t any one singular player.
The issue was that the Nuggets didn’t play with the urgency of a team that’s one step closer to a play-in spot. denverstiffs.com/2022/2/5/22919… – 2:49 AM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA East getting nuttier by the day…
Beyond plausible, that Brooklyn, Boston and Toronto are in a virtual 3-way tie at five games over .500 come the end of business on Sunday (Celtics at Orlando, Nets at Denver). pic.twitter.com/Z1ECKPqnfy – 1:27 AM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
It’s hard to believe Herb Jones is 49 games into his NBA career. He has already developed into a starter, a lock-down defender — and in a surprise to some — a scoring threat.
Jones poured in 18 fourth-quarter points in New Orleans’ win over Denver. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 1:23 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets are just 13-10 at home this season. Maybe the oddest stat of the year. – 1:22 AM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
The first-round pick the #Rockets will get from Brooklyn this year is now currently at #20… and it’s close to falling even further.
22. PHI (32-21)
21. DAL (30-23)
20. BKN (29-23)
19. TOR (28-23)
18. DEN (28-24)
17. BOS (29-25) – 1:18 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Tip of the cap to Denver photographer Bart Young. Outstanding job capturing #Pelicans players in fourth quarter and after buzzer, such as this photo pic.twitter.com/b5zcovnRZC – 1:12 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green on Jaxson Hayes’ rapid adjustment to power forward (after playing center): “He’s more comfortable than we all would’ve thought. We like what we see from Jaxson at the 4. He’s long, athletic, he can rebound, he does a really good job spacing in the dunker (spot).” – 1:04 AM
Josh Martin @LonzoWire
Lonzo Ball’s breakout season in New Orleans featured a number of career-best performances. Here are his top five games of the year. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/lonzo-ba… – 1:00 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram did what every New Orleans basketball fan wanted to do after watching the fourth quarter tonight – hug Herb Jones pic.twitter.com/Jr9QVZ3K5i – 12:59 AM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic on if the Nuggets’ effort was where it needed to be tonight: “Not from me.” – 12:55 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Herb Jones has hit 34 3s with the Pels. He hit 34 3s in four seasons at Alabama. – 12:46 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Trey Murphy asking BI and Jose Alvarado if they played with “Black Air Force energy” tonight might be a top-5 moment of the season. – 12:44 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jeff Green is averaging 1.2 rebounds, 0.2 steals, and 0 blocks per game in the last 5 games. Jaxson Hayes went 9/9 tonight. Royce O’Neale and Bojan Bogdanovic hurt him last game. Jarred Vanderbilt killed Denver on Tuesday. – 12:12 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Monte Morris postgame: “Definitely a bad loss.” – 12:06 AM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Final stats from tonight📊 pic.twitter.com/GOliX0fCiL – 11:58 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
all hits, no misses for Jaxson tonight 💯
#Pelicans | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/1yMuce5Ye8 – 11:58 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jaxson Hayes says his comfort zone is operating on the perimeter, having spent only part of his senior year in high school and the one year in college at the 5 before reaching NBA.
Jax’s 3-game averages as starter at the 4:
15.7 points
8.3 rebounds
1.7 blocks
87.5 FG% – 11:55 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Nice little Jokic-esque tap pass from Embiid there before getting the ball back for the turnaround. But Mavs come back with the Luka-to-Powell alley-oop, and Doc calls timeout. Sixers’ lead has shrunk to 51-44 with about four to play in the half. – 11:51 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Wrapping up this quality win on “Pelicans OT” postgame radio show right now. Call 504-593-4910 to discuss with @dsallerson and yours truly – 11:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Our dub 🤝 your dub
Enjoy $10 off your @MichelobULTRA order when you use code PELICANS10 on https://t.co/UTkDgElKsA pic.twitter.com/jVWpOpBtOi – 11:38 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on not playing DeMarcus Cousins, who was available tonight but missed the last three games with a foot sprain: “Just not comfortable playing him just yet. Making sure he’s fully healthy and ready to go.” – 11:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’ve seen a lot of people blame this loss on Will Barton, but I don’t think it’s that simple. Denver basically got a C-minus performance from everyone tonight. – 11:34 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Herbert Jones’s 18 points in the fourth quarter are the third-most in a quarter by a rookie in New Orleans franchise history.
Marcus Thornton: 23 (2/23/10)
J.R. Smith: 19 (4/13/05) – 11:33 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Final W stats @FDSportsbook
@Herb Jones 25pts, 2reb
@Brandon Ingram 23pts, 12ast, 4reb
@Jaxson Hayes 22pts, 11reb
@Jonas Valanciunas 18pts, 7reb, 4ast pic.twitter.com/vh48FLzidb – 11:32 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Reminder: Herb Jones never scored 25+ points in his four years at Alabama.
He’s now done it twice in his first 49 games as a pro. – 11:30 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Check out the photos from tonight’s win 📸
nba.com/pelicans/galle… – 11:28 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jaxson Hayes perfect shooting night and first #NBA 20-10 night combines with Herbert Jones 18-point 4Q eruption, leading #Pelicans to 113-105 road win at Denver. @PanzuraStorage postgame wrap: https://t.co/qMRHsyhD2t pic.twitter.com/oyDjFVUAPe – 11:28 PM

New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Postgame Interviews (2/4 at DEN):
Willie Green
Jaxson Hayes
Brandon Ingram
Herbert Jones – 11:27 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Me: This is gonna go down as the Jaxson Hayes Game.
Also me: NOT ON HERB – 11:25 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Pelicans 113, Nuggets 105
– Ingram: 23p, 12a, 4r
– Jaxson: 22p, 11r, 9/9 FG
– JV: 18p, 7r, 4a
– Herb: 25p (18p in 4Q)
– Pels shot 68.8% in 2H
– Pels improve to 18-20 in games Ingram plays this year
Pels: 56.0 FG%, 8/25 3P, 21/23 FT
Nuggets: 44.9 FG%, 19/41 3P, 16/17 FT – 11:24 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Here. Come. The. Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/uEyAumUhT3 – 11:23 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Pelicans 113-105.
-Jokić goes for 25-12-9 but only gets up 10 shots total
-Herb Jones and Jaxson Hayes combine for 47 points on 19 shots
-Bench wasn’t the problem tonight, starters all minus. pic.twitter.com/slDrP6pINh – 11:23 PM

Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
that win for the Pelicans all but guarantees they’re going to do something very drunk before the deadline. it may ultimately work, it may not. but it will be drunk. – 11:22 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Herb Jones is such a baller.
Props to Willie Green in the preseason for piling on the praise on the rookie. Looking like a massive steal. – 11:21 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Huge Pelicans 113-105 win over Nuggets.
Brandon Ingram (23 points, 12 assists), Herb Jones (25 points, 3 threes), Jonas Valanciunas (18 points, 7 rebounds) and Jaxson Hayes (22 points, 11 rebounds) were just outstanding.
Now imagine adding an above average guard to this group. – 11:21 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans’ notes:
– Brandon Ingram ties his career high with 12 assists
– Jaxson Hayes with his first career 20-10 game (22p, 11r)
– Jaxson Hayes becomes 6th player in franchise history to shoot 100% from field on at least 9 FGA
– Herb Jones scored 18 in the 4Q – 11:21 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pelicans 113, Nuggets 105
Jones 25 pts (18 in the 4th)
Ingram 23 pts & 12 assts (ties career-high)
Hayes 22 pts & 11 rebs
Incredible win by the Pels behind career performances from Jaxson Hayes and Herb Jones. One of the best wins of the season for this young Pels squad. – 11:21 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
He’s been getting a lot of love but this type of performance, against the MVP, will put Herb Jones on the map – 11:21 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
YESSIRRR DUBS IN DENVER 🤑🤑
#PelsWin | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/mE0TGN9B5Q – 11:21 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Well that was something else. What a fourth quarter by #Pelicans and Herb Jones. Big win in Denver – 11:20 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Final: Pelicans 113, Nuggets 105. Jones (25), Ingram (23) and Hayes (22) lead the Pelicans. Jokic goes for 25-12-9 on 7-10 from the field. Morris adds 19 and Barton 17. Nuggets go 19-41 from the 3. Pelicans with a 58-32 edge in points in the paint. – 11:20 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
Proud of the Pels!!! GREAT TEAM W! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 @New Orleans Pelicans – 11:20 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Denver’s five-game winning streak feels like a distant memory. Nuggets lose to the Pelicans at home tonight, Denver’s third-straight loss. An awful start to the homestand. Pelicans scored 58 points in the paint. Nuggets couldn’t stop Herb Jones. – 11:20 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 113, Nuggets 105
Jaxson Hayes started at the 4. He had 23 on 9-of-9 shooting.
Herb Jones scored 25 points, including 18 in the fourth. – 11:19 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
If this is what happens when Aaron Gordon sits – the Pelicans unable to miss, the Nuggets unable to switch or rotate or defend – then he better get some All-Defense votes. Tonight was a mess. – 11:19 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Is Herb Jones already the best second round pick in franchise history? – 11:19 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb euro steps against the MVP Jokic for the dagger score – 11:19 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones makes both free throws inside this last minute. He’s 7-7 from the line for the game.
And now he scores around Nikola Jokic with another Euro!
At the rate he’s going, Herb is going to be an All-NBA player one day. Just amazing!! – 11:18 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
HERBAAAAASIOOOOOOO!!! I’m a @Herb Jones fan!! 💪🏽👏🏽 @New Orleans Pelicans 🏀 – 11:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Pelicans kicked Denver’s ass in the paint. 58 points, going 21/23 from the free throw line. Malone’s about to be apoplectic. – 11:18 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
What a bad loss for the Nuggets. Felt like they gained some momentum early on in that 6-game road trip. But followed it up with 3 straight losses including this awful one to the Pels. – 11:18 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones just shut the door on this game with a euro finish against the MVP. – 11:18 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
The eurostep is working for Herb Jones tonight. He’s got 25. What a game from the rook. Pels on the verge of banking one of their best wins of the season. – 11:17 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
When Brandon Ingram plays, the Pelicans are a quality basketball team. – 11:17 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic has 25-12-9 on just 10 shots. He should have had many more attempts down the stretch.
This is a win Denver should have had. Tough night. – 11:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Pelicans were granted a timeout while the ball was still pretty clearly loose. There’s been a lot of bad breaks for Denver tonight. – 11:14 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones was surrounded by 3 Denver defenders. He’s going to the free throw line.
Maturity beyond his years, man. – 11:13 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets are not getting off the ball quickly enough. Each decsion is taking too long and they have been unable to attack the Pelicans in the way they hoped. So much side to side movement which is why Denver is living and dying by 3s tonight. – 11:10 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones with ANOTHER steal and score in transition.
He’s just incredible! – 11:10 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Oh my MONT3🤯🔒 – 11:09 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Cleveland’s had some crazy good success playing big ball all season. And now we’ve seen a lot of dividends from the Pelicans doing the same with Hayes and Valanciunas playing a lot of minutes together over the last few games.
Maybe this should become permanent? – 11:06 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
It was not long ago Jaxson Hayes could not even get off the bench.
He has been spectacular tonight. – 11:06 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
That’s seven straight losses for the Nets. And this was the worst one yet. Ugly.
The road trip ends Sunday in Denver. – 11:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Jazz beat the Nets 125-102. An NBA scout on press row asked if this was the worst game we’ve all seen this season. Multiple people said yes. The losing streak has reached seven. The Nets head to Denver on Sunday to wrap up this long road trip. See you there. – 11:06 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jaxson Hayes has 22 points and 11 rebounds.
It’s the first 20-10 game of his career. – 11:05 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Herb Jones jersey is a SAFE buy – 11:05 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
HERBERT.JONES.
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/MHVOXVZhIu – 11:04 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones steal.
Herb Jones euro.
DEFINITELY AN NBA RISING STAR #CloroxRisingStars – 11:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Herb Jones has done an excellent job of accelerating after picking up a loose ball to avoid a take foul by Denver. It resulted in two layups. – 11:04 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I love Malone closing with Davon Reed and Zeke Nnaji – 11:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Austin Rivers just checked out of the game, walked straight to the locker room and front-kicked a stanchion on his way out. – 11:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Zeke Nnaji is closing this game, and he’s earned the right. – 11:02 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
We’ve got a Herb Jones vs Nikola Jokic shootout. Each has made back-to-back threes. – 11:00 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
HERB TRIPLE
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/Cqm6aEKsls – 11:00 PM

TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic with 21-9-8 but he has only taken 8 shots which is T-4th on the team tonight.
As you can see with those two triples, Denver need more Jokic. – 10:59 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
So I may end up voting for Joel Embiid for MVP, but the narrative in some very high profile places that he’s the undisputed leader – without even a mention of Nikola Jokic – is WILD to me. The Nuggets are only three games behind the Sixers, and missing more significant players. – 10:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
keep fighting 💪
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/Gz0kd8VqOA – 10:55 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Trey Murphy making a couple big defensive plays to open 4Q helps #Pelicans take a lead – 10:53 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Nets are going to lose their 7th straight game. Their next 4 games:
@ Denver (no Harden?)
Boston (no Kyrie)
—– TRADE DEADLINE —–
@ Washington
@ Miami – 10:51 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Wasn’t pretty but Trey Murphy was effective. His drive and score give the Pelicans their biggest lead of the game at 86-82. – 10:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Look, Gary Clark just took JaMychal Green to the low post. That ain’t a great sign. – 10:48 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Headed to the fourth… vibe check?👇 – 10:48 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Brandon Ingram has 21 points and 10 assists at the end of the 3rd quarter.
It’s his 6th career game with 10+ assists. He needs two more to tie his career-high. – 10:47 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Big-time game from Zeke Nnaji off the bench tonight: 8 points, 6 rebounds (4 offensive rebounds), 2 assists, 2 blocks. Showing off his defensive versatility and range. – 10:47 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
money 💰💰
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/Hzvydw1jsG – 10:47 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Pelicans and Nuggets are knotted up 82. One quarter left. Time feels ripe to notch the first victory over Denver this season for New Orleans. – 10:46 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 3rd: Pelicans 82, Nuggets 82
Hayes 22 pts & 8 rebs
Ingram 21 pts & 10 assts
Valanciunas 13 pts & 7 rebs – 10:46 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
You can really feel the tension between the Nuggets and “anyone not named Davon Reed guarding Brandon Ingram.” – 10:45 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Drugs are cool but have you ever seen Jaxson Hayes go 9 for 9 from the field? – 10:34 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
3’sssss
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/is0xuxD7j9 – 10:33 PM

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Brandon Ingram’s passing has been on point. – 10:31 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
like @adaniels33 said
OUT HERE COOKIN 👨‍🍳 pic.twitter.com/sjk2hnOGeW – 10:31 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Davon Reed deserves DPOG for tonight. – 10:30 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I like the idea of Jaxson Hayes at the 4 a lot.
How does it work when Zion is back? Can it work? I’m excited to see it and find out! – 10:28 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jaxson Hayes with another bucket at the rim. He’s got 18 points on 8-8 shooting. – 10:28 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jaxson Hayes learning the nuaces of how to play in the dunker spot is a scary fact for the rest of the NBA. – 10:27 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
The Pelicans need a guard so badly. – 10:27 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I’d like to see the Nuggets get the ball to Jokic on the move. That has been one area they’ve found success this season when they haven’t been able to take advantage of hard doubles in the post. – 10:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nathaniel Hackett is at the Nuggets game, and my biggest impression of him is “this guy effing rules.” – 10:18 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
See all the flicks from our first 24 in Denver 👀
https://t.co/RJR1F8rDQR pic.twitter.com/bsrM21JT8y – 10:17 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
What’s your @socios Top Moment of the First Half? – 10:13 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Stats at 1/2
@Jaxson Hayes 12pts, 5reb
@Brandon Ingram 10pts, 5ast
@Nickeil Alexander-Walker 7pts, 3reb, 2ast – 10:11 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Here’s a photo of a guy who didn’t miss a shot in the first half⬇ pic.twitter.com/aiABOyT4eX – 10:11 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead 52-51 over the Pelicans:
-Davon Reed has been fantastic in his 12 minutes. Doing exactly what’s asked of him.
-9-5-5 from Jokić on 2 shots…should probably take some more
-Bench all had positive +/-, starters were all negative pic.twitter.com/BmU2H09b7K – 10:09 PM

Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets lead 52-51 at the half over New Orleans.
Denver is already up to 11 3-pointers in the game.
Nuggets are getting a balanced scoring punch with no player in double-digits but Jokic has only taken two shots, that has to change.
Expect a big 2nd half. – 10:08 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st half: Nuggets 52, Pels 51
Hayes 12 pts & 5 rebs
Ingram 10 pts & 5 assts
NAW 7 pts
Pels have managed to keep this one close despite Denver making 11 3-pointers and BI going 3-11 from the field. Jokic only attempted 2 shots in the half. Guessing that’ll change soon – 10:05 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Nuggets 52, Pelicans 51
– Jaxson: 12p, 5r, 5/5 FG
– JV: 6p, 6r
– Ingram: 10p, 5a
– Graham: 6p, 3r, 3a
– NAW: 7p, 3r, 2a
DEN: 14p off turnovers
NO: 2p off turnovers
Pels: 46.5 FG%, 5/16 3P, 6/6 FT
Nuggets: 41.5 FG%, 11/22 3P, 7/8 FT – 10:04 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
9-5-5 for Jokic in the first half on 2-2 shooting. Got to expect he’ll be a lot more aggressive in the second half. – 10:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just horrible, no good, very bad half for Will Barton. He’s forcing way too much and it’s hurting the lineup. Denver doesn’t need him to push so hard. – 10:03 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram has had like five passes in this first half that maybe a little more than half the point guards in this league make regularly. – 10:01 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jaxson Hayes (12 pts, 5/5 FGs) now has eight double-digit scoring games in his last dozen appearances. He scored 10+ points four times in his first 28 games this season – 10:01 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Jaxson Hayes is good. – 10:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Frustrating game from the starters, but Davon Reed is busting his ass. Ingram is struggling tonight. – 10:00 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jaxson Hayes at the 4 minutes have been a success in this 1st half – 9:59 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
If you didnt know by now, I am very much so in on Zeke Nnaji. He has a bright future. – 9:56 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
When DEN bench features Bones+Nnaji without Campazzo, they have a 112.9 ORTG & a 113.5 DRTG which is -0.5 NRTG.
That might not seem good, but it means DEN is playing their opponents nearly even when Bones+Nnaji play without Facu off the bench.
That is meaningful. – 9:55 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Normal threes ❌
Floater threes ✅ pic.twitter.com/Cb2XHUIb7b – 9:46 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Austin Rivers kick out, Zeke Nnaji drive and kick out, JaMychal hits the corner three. Pretty good! – 9:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
🤯🤯
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/Rzn6x8auMS – 9:41 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jose Alvarado is shooting 39% from the field this season, but since Jan. 9, he’s at 45% FGs and 38% on three-pointers. His efficiency looks much better when you subtract some of his early-season stats from mop-up time of fourth quarters – 9:39 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets defense has not been great tonight after the first rotation. They look like a team having their first home game after a long road trip. – 9:39 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jaxson Hayes reverse oops becoming a nightly thing. – 9:38 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Holding our own after 12 😤
#Pelicans | @TaxAct pic.twitter.com/c1mjehql7F – 9:38 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
DeMarcus Cousins is available and in uniform for Denver tonight but Michael Malone’s rolling with JaMychal Green in his spot off the bench. 10-man rotation with Green and Zeke Nnaji as the Nuggets’ backup bigs. – 9:37 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bones Hyland continues to show that his feel and vision (when he is not sped up) is beyond his years. As he contiues to adjust to the speed of play and keeping everyone in order, that feel and vision will become even more impactful when paired with his shooting. – 9:37 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st: Nuggets 29, Pelicans 27
Graham 6 pts (2-3 on 3s)
Hayes 6 pts
Jones 5 pts – 9:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Great pass by Bones Hyland to hit Austin Rivers for a corner three at the end of the quarter. Continues to demonstrate a really good feel for the position. – 9:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We got @Broncos new Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett and new Offensive Coordinator Justin Outten in the house!
We’re in good hands, Broncos fans🙌 pic.twitter.com/5V16ccjR9w – 9:34 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Trey Murphy making an early appearance after 12 pts at Detroit on Tuesday – 9:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Brandon Ingram’s first 9 minutes tonight: 0-4 shooting, 2 points. Davon Reed has shut him down. – 9:29 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Will was hunting the highlight there on that fastbreak, going between the legs to Bones for a contested layup, and a 3-on-1 break turns into no points. – 9:28 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
A little déjà vu early in this one👀 pic.twitter.com/tGyMUJgLzB – 9:25 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones 3-pointer.
Pelicans have made 3 of their first 5 deep ball attempts. – 9:25 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
James Johnson has already taken 8 shots. The Nets are just 4-for-19 from the field. Kyrie is 1-for-6. Jazz getting any kind of look they want. Brooklyn has the look of a team that is ready to get home. The problem is they still have the rest of this game — and another in Denver. – 9:23 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jaxson Hayes’ putback looked way too smooth. That’s not an easy shot. But his touch is underrated good.
Man, if he could only put it together, sky is still the limit. – 9:21 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Will getting acrobatic to start us off😳 pic.twitter.com/YgJCkOzKjU – 9:21 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver’s getting killed on the offensive glass now. Can really feel the absence of Gordon and MPJ height wise. – 9:18 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
JAX THROW IT DOWN
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/4fyosYfTqE – 9:18 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Herb Jones cut.
Herb Jones slam.
And that’s how we start this one. 👍 – 9:12 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
With Gordon out, Denver’s starting Monte Morris, Will Barton III, Davon Reed, Jeff Green and Nikola Jokic against New Orleans. Pelicans starting real big with Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Jaxson Hayes and Jonas Valanciunas with Devonte’ Graham. – 9:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Davon Reed is making his fourth career start tonight and will guard Brandon Ingram. Very cool. – 9:10 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
Gonna have fun supporting my team watching the game with @adaniels33 & @JoelMeyersNBA 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 🏀 @New Orleans Pelicans – 9:04 PM
Willy Hernangomez @willyhg94
LET’S GO PELS!!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 – 9:01 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Nikola Jokic in his last 5 games against the Pelicans:
33.2 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 9.6 apg, 63.1 FG%, 50 3PT%
Any guesses on what the key to tonight’s game will be? – 8:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pretty sure the Nuggets tonight will have to choose between JaMychal Green and DeMarcus Cousins at the backup 5 tonight.
Pels are big with their starters but small with their bench. Not sure which direction Malone will choose to go, but I think he has to choose. – 8:42 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters vs. New Orleans
Monte Morris
Davon Reed
Will Barton
Jeff Green
Nikola Jokic – 8:41 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr: 12-14 from 3-point range to end his workout. pic.twitter.com/MEOtIDPLqu – 8:41 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nikola’s back, and Davon is in the starting lineup. Lets have a time, Denver🍿 pic.twitter.com/tzuFC1gqnJ – 8:37 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Starting 5 out in Denver 🖐
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/K9sghBr38t – 8:30 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show is live! Come join the show.
✅ Aaron Gordon OUT, Jokic and Boogie IN
✅ The Fan Vogt
✅ Harden-Simmons trade?
✅ Keys to tonight’s game
youtube.com/watch?v=5Dp_Lq… – 8:29 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
Devonte’ Graham
Herb Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:26 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Some of Jamal Murray’s pregame workout before Nuggets-Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/loBnPz8gzz – 8:24 PM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Lots of interesting lineup decisions for both the Nuggets and Pelicans tonight. Jonas Valanciunas and Jaxson Hayes have been starting together, and Ingram will of course start.
Denver’s without Aaron Gordon. I think they might start Davon Reed honestly lol – 8:24 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Aaron Gordon is OUT tonight.
Nikola Jokić and DeMarcus Cousins are ACTIVE. – 8:24 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters:
Devonte’ Graham
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jaxson Hayes
Jonas Valanciunas – 8:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon is out tonight vs. the Pelicans, I’m told. DeMarcus Cousins will play. – 8:18 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Us following along with the action tonight on our Pelicans mobile app presented by @Verizon like: 👇
Download it here to join in on the fun: https://t.co/2LbNOFOH9n pic.twitter.com/A1Ao2YjAhO – 8:15 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Casual Friday at @BallArenaDenver for @Denver Nuggets vs @New Orleans Pelicans. Get your gear at @AltitudeAuth and join @ChrisMarlowe and I on @AltitudeTV 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/JE8d6hAf7q – 8:08 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Pelicans’ Didi Louzada is expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his left knee today. – 8:04 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Here are two pictures of The Western Conference Player of the Month warming up 🏆 pic.twitter.com/C4WrswKmkK – 8:04 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
DeMarcus Cousins going through his warmup right now. Listed as questionable. – 7:57 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Make your Pelicans Pick N’ Roll predictions before halftime for a shot at a $200 team shop gift card courtesy of @CaesarsRewards !💰
Check it out on the home page of the Pelicans app: https://t.co/2LbNOG6ixX pic.twitter.com/kIsZbrRsbZ – 7:48 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
fly in the mile high ✈
#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/9jgQ43EXje – 7:43 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
MVP odds haven’t moved since the James Harden-to-Philly rumors flared up. Joel Embiid remains the favorite, but at the same +200 odds. Nikola Jokic close behind at +300. – 7:41 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
How about a little pre-game listening on the latest #Nuggets Ink podcast?
– The latest trade chatter
– Joker’s rising MVP case
– Inside the Jamal Murray story with Klay, Zach and Oladipo
– Best moments from the 6-game road trip
denverpost.com/2022/02/04/nug… – 7:36 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon (hamstring tightness) is questionable tonight. He’s a late addition to the injury report. – 7:35 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash says the decision to hold Harden out tonight is precautionary — they want to give him another couple days to make sure his hamstring is feeling better. Nash does not believe Harden will need an MRI — and he’s hopeful he’ll play Sunday in Denver. – 7:35 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Josh Hart is out tonight. Expect to see more Jaxson Hayes at the 4 minutes, Willie Green said. – 7:35 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Josh Hart (left knee contusion) is out tonight against the Denver Nuggets, per Willie Green in pregame. – 7:35 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Josh Hart will be out for tonight’s game vs Denver, per Willie Green – 7:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Willie Green says Josh Hart is out so Jaxson Hayes will get some more minutes at the four.
Granted, Jaxson is also going to be the backup center tonight with Willy Hernangomez out. – 7:33 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone: DeMarcus Cousins is “questionable to probable” for tonight. – 7:28 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets coach Michael Malone says Aaron Gordon and DeMarcus Cousins are questionable to play vs. New Orleans tonight. Nikola Jokic is good to go. – 7:19 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Silver lining of the Portland trade today for Charlotte, they got a lot worse and the Pelicans still have a chance to make the play in and if they win could make the playoffs and send their 22 1st round pick to Charlotte – 7:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Herbert Jones (@Herb Jones) was selected by NBA Legend @James Worthy for his Rising Stars squad 🙌 pic.twitter.com/2kLBysz8nh – 6:54 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The NBA just announced the squad Herb Jones will be playing on in the Rising Stars Challenge pic.twitter.com/UPNn3rmlyR – 6:49 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
Programming note. @kylefredrickson is holding it down for #Nuggets-Pelicans tonight for @denverpost. Give him a follow. – 6:03 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
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New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
The Pelicans have assigned forward Zylan Cheatham to the @GleagueSquadron. – 5:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Pelicans say they have signed forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Miye Oni to 10-day contracts via the COVID hardship exception. – 5:04 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Zylan Cheatham and Miye Oni have been added to the Pelicans roster on 10-day contracts pic.twitter.com/2pxpb21v17 – 5:04 PM

JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Zylan Cheatham and Miye Oni to 10-day hardship contracts, the team announced. – 5:02 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pelicans say they have added forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Miye Oni to 10-day contracts via the COVID hardship exception. – 5:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are facing the Pelicans tonight. New Orleans will be without Zion of course, but also Willy Hernangomez, Garrett Temple, and Kira Lewis among others. Josh Hart is questionable.
Brandon Ingram and Jonas Valanciunas will play, matching up with Gordon and Jokić. – 4:48 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans have two weekend road games but then head home for six straight in @SmoothieKingCtr prior to All-Star break. Which home game are you most looking forward to seeing and why? #FanFriday – 4:27 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
This trade is a good illustration of how ownership motives and pressure can be a driving force in lopsided deals.
As the trade deadline approaches, keep an eye on the owners of the Kings (Vivek Ranadivé), Pelicans (Gayle Benson) and Lakers (LeBron James). – 4:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Included in @Adam Mares‘ List: The play I referenced on yesterday’s @DNVR_Nuggets show where a certain Nuggets role player gets mad at Nikola Jokic for a turnover that was actually his fault (not Jokic’s) because he didn’t finish his cut.
thednvr.com/the-list-craft… – 4:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
The Clippers’ pick being in the lottery still isn’t out of the question.
Unless they catch the Nuggets or Mavs, the Clippers have to beat KAT/Ant/DLo or LeBron/Russ/Davis to make the playoffs.
Clippers have the 4th toughest remaining schedule.
Pick most likely ends up 12-16. – 4:11 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Three Memphis Grizzlies games have been added to NBA TV.
3-11-22 Knicks at Grizzlies
4-1-22 Suns at Grizzlies
4-9-22 Pelicans at Grizzlies – 4:05 PM

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