Denver Nuggets 122, New Orleans Pelicans 116
NBA · 2026-01-13 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 122–116 on 2026-01-13 in NBA play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:21 swung win probability 89% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 32 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 122 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 31 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q4 11:21 swung win probability 89% → 40%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 24-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q4 11:21 (win probability 89% → 40% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q1 3:58 | 71% → 43% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q4 11:21 | 89% → 40% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q4 9:46 | 40% → 89% |