Denver Nuggets vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 19, 2025

Peyton Watson's 32-point, 12-rebound performance lifted Denver past New Orleans, as the Nuggets pulled away late to secure a 125–118 victory. The combined total of 243 fell short of expectations in a matchup that featured two distinct halves: a tight opening 120 combined points gave way to a 123-point second half that ultimately decided the outcome.

The second quarter proved pivotal, with both teams combining for 64 points—the game's highest-scoring quarter. Denver's offense accelerated there, posting 36 points in the frame after managing just 26 in Q1, while New Orleans kept pace at 28. That Denver surge proved decisive: the Nuggets led 62–58 at the half. Nikola Jokić orchestrated the offense with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Jamal Murray added 16 points and 8 assists. For New Orleans, Derik Queen countered with 30 points and 9 rebounds, and Trey Murphy III chipped in 23 points.

The third quarter narrowed the margin—a combined 60 points—but Denver's depth prevailed in Q4's 63-point barrage. New Orleans' recent struggles (110.0 points per game over its last 10 games) continued despite Queen's and Murphy's offensive load. Denver's balanced attack, anchored by Watson's dominant two-way display and Jokić's triple-double efficiency, proved too much to overcome. The Nuggets' second-half execution separated them from a Pelicans team that fell just short.