The Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans looked like they were headed for a showdown of unbeatens, but things didn't work out for either of them.
But the Pelicans' situation might be a little more dire than Denver's. New Orleans dropped its first game of the season Saturday night against Utah, in large part because Anthony Davis sat out with a sprained elbow. The big man and former first overall pick is averaging 27.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.8 blocks a game this season, which is a lot to make up for against the Jazz.