Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head

In the modern era they are 53-34 against each other (61% Nuggets). Nuggets have won 6 straight in this matchup, the longest active run in the series. Games average a 11.4-point winning margin, with the largest decided blowout coming via Nuggets' 58-point win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Nuggets hold a 15-5 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 37 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series and the era that anchors most of its statistical character. Their first recorded meeting fell in 2003, so the rivalry has now spanned 23 seasons of league history. Most recent result: Nuggets won 122-116 on Jan 13, 2026. Through the 2020s Nuggets have led 16-6 between the teams.