NBA 2025: Peyton Watson Charges Denver Nuggets To Narrow Victory Over Bottom-Sided New Orleans Pelicans

Denver Nuggets held their nerves to edge out in a close victory over bottom-sided New Orleans Pelicans by 118-125. Peyton Watson had a career night with scores of 32 points on 13-of-19 (from field) and 5-of-9 (from three). He also had a career high 12 rebounds along with three assists as Denver got back to winning ways, registering their 11th win of the season. From Pelicans, Rookie Derik Queen was the standout performer, scoring 30 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and stocks. Despite a shaky defensive performance, Nuggets' 4th quarter 20-point lead proved to be too much for New Orleans who eventually lost by 7 points to suffer their 13th loss of the season.

Updated on: 20 November 2025 4:02 pm

NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Peyton Watson

Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) loses the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Jamal Murray

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) races down court past New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Yves Missi

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) battles under the basket between Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones, left, and center Nikola Jokic in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Trey Murphy III

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) battles for a rebound against Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Zion Williamson

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket in front of Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Derik Queen

New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) goes to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas (17) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Bruce Brown

Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (22) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert

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NBA 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans Vs Denver Nuggets-Jeremiah Fears

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) goes to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans. | Photo: AP/Gerald Herbert