The New Orleans Pelicans (8 - 19) defeated the Denver Nuggets (11 - 16) 130 - 125 on Sunday. The high scoring affair between the Pelicans and Nuggets was drowned out by a lengthy first half resulting in multiple trips to the foul line for both squads. In total, 47 fouls were called, resulting in a 74 - 67 halftime score in favor of the Nuggets. New Orleans was led by, Anthony Davis, who turned in an impressive showing with 27 points, six rebounds, one assist and four blocks, all while battling illness that kept him from playing more than 20 minutes. Sunday’s performance may have sparked some life into Alvin Gentry’s unit, as he received 20 points from Eric Gordon, 21 from Tyreke Evans and 21 from Jrue Holiday, totalling four Pelicans with 20+ points performances. Eric Gordon did most of his damage from behind the arc, nailing 4 - of - 7 from deep, as part of a 46 percent deep ball night from his teammates. Ryan Anderson played key minutes off the bench adding 16 points and five rebounds in 31 minutes. The Nuggets lost starting forward Danilo Gallinari (ankle) in the 3rd quarter after departing with an ankle sprain. Initial reports noted he would attempt to come back, as he was getting his ankle taped in the locker room, however, no such return came to fruition. Before the injury, Gallinari contributed 18 points in 22 minutes, to go along with two rebounds and three assists. Will Barton led all scorers with 32 points, in addition to 10 rebounds and six assists on 7 - of - 11 3 - point shooting in 36 minutes off the bench. The Nuggets were without Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle), who is likely out for one more week. Jameer Nelson started in place of the rookie point guard, and contributed 15 points and six assists. Despite the loss, the Nuggets received positive showings from the four guard rotation of Gary Harris, Jameer Nelson, Will Barton and Randy Foye, and an always passionate production from Kenneth Faried, who finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds. The Pelicans will host the Portland Trail Blazers (11 - 18) on Wednesday, while the Nuggets will welcome Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers (4 - 23) on Tuesday.
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