Christmas Day 2019 will certainly go down as the finest to date for the Pelicans.
New Orleans (9-23) picked up its third win in the last four games with an impressive 112-100 victory over the Denver Nuggets (21-9). This is the first time in franchise history that the Pelicans have recorded a win on this special holiday, having previously lost the only two other contests ever played on Christmas.
Prior to tonight, Jrue Holiday was the only player that had previously suited up for the New Orleans on Christmas Day. JJ Redick is now tied for second all-time in Christmas appearances.