The Denver Nuggets home stand didn’t go how they wanted it to. After a terrific start to the season, the Nuggets dropped three of four at home as part of a four game losing streak to fall to 10-5 overall on the year. Now heading back out on the road, Denver first will visit the New Orleans Pelicans who likewise cooled after a fast start. The Nuggets are looking to get back streaking in the right direction, but despite their struggles the Pelicans will offer a significant challenge
New Orleans’ downswing can be attributed chiefly to the fact that their superstar forward, Anthony Davis, has missed time due to injury.