Photos: The New Orleans Pelicans battle the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center
The New Orleans Pelicans fight off a spirited second-half comeback by the Denver Nuggets to win, 115-110, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) is fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans demand a stout defense against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans fans try to disrupt a Denver Nuggets player taking a free throw during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) as New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) leaps for the ball during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan (37) celebrates sinking a 3-point basket against Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) loses a rebound out of bounds with 14.7 seconds left and trailing 113-110 as he is guarded by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) and forward Zion Williamson (1) during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Pelicans won 115-110. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is congratulated by forward Zion Williamson (1) after he made a basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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A New Orleans Pelicans fan shows his approval during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) is fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) while making a basket during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) is congratulated by guard Jordan Hawkins (24) after Jones sank a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green communicates with his players during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) loses the ball against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) and center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) celebrates making a basket as he was fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50), setting up a possible 3-point play during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green calls a timeout as New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) controls a loose ball against Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone yells to his players during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) dunks over Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan (37) and fans celebrate after Ryan sank a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Photo by Scott Threlkeld, The Times-Picayune)