The Denver Nuggets kicked off a three game road trip looking to carry the momentum from their blow out win against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday but in their way stood the resurgent New Orleans Pelicans. Despite the Pelicans being the team on the back to back, it was the Nuggets who came out looking sluggish and off a step. Their inability to protect the rim and the overall lack of defense would spoil a great start by their offense as the Pelicans overwhelmed Denver across 48 minutes. They got big performances from Anthony Davis, Nikola Mirotic and Julius Randle to send the Nuggets to their fifth loss in six games.
Recap: Denver Nuggets come out hot but go flat against New Orleans Pelicans, lose 125-115
