Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91
NBA · 2026-10-28 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 104–91 on 2026-10-28 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:59 swung win probability 1% → 19%. 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 | 37 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 104 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 18 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 91 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:59 swung win probability 1% → 19%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q1 18-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 45.7% eFG vs a 53.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 10–0 | Q2 4:00 | 3% → 17% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q3 0:59 | 1% → 19% |