The New Orleans Pelicans (8-7) kick off a long stretch of consecutive games on the schedule against the competition in the Western Conference starting with the Denver Nuggets (8-6).
Despite the similar records, it is important to note this matchup will be played in Colorado, where the Nuggets have won five of their last six games and are 6-2 overall. Although the Pelicans have fared well on the road thus far this season, records have been proven to not be as applicable in contests taking place in the high altitude confines of Denver and Salt Lake City.