The Denver Nuggets try to bounce back after a blowout loss when they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The game begins at 8 PM ET and will air on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, ALT2, KTVD, and ALT+.

The Nuggets were blown out on Monday, losing to the Golden State Warriors, 134-114 to fall to 1-2 on the season. Their only victory has come against the Pelicans. This is the start of a two-game road trip after spending their last two games at home.

The Pelicans are still seeking their first win of the season as they are 0-3 with close losses to the Indiana Pacers, Utah Jazz, and the Nuggets. They’ve lost those three games by a combined ten points. This game begins a three-game road trip for the Pelicans.

The Nuggets defeated the Pelicans in overtime on October 24, 141-135. Nikola Jokic had a triple double while Jamal Murray scored 42 points.

Cameron Johnson is DOUBTFUL with a right ankle sprain. He suffered the injury in the first half on opening night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and has yet to play in the last two games.

Alpha Diallo is OUT due to personal reasons. Diallo played in the opener against the Thunder, starting in the second half in place of Johnson, but has missed the last two games. It is unknown when he will return to the team.

Spencer Jones is OUT with bilateral hamstring injury management. He has yet to make his season debut. There was hope he could play on opening night, but he has since been downgraded.

Julian Strawther is OUT with a left knee sprain. He is out for six weeks.

The Nuggets have started Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and rookie Bryce Hopkins with Johnson out of the lineup.

DeMar DeRozan and rookie Trevon Brazile have been the top players off the bench. Marvin Bagley III and Tyus Jones have also seen time as reserves. Cam Whitmore played 11 minutes off the bench in Denver’s victory over New Orleans days ago.

Yves Missi is OUT with a left knee contusion and bone bruise. He’s played in two games this year, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists. He did not play in the loss to the Nuggets.

Jordan Poole is PROBABLE with an illness. He’s averaging 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and four assists in three games this season.

Malik Dia and Julian Reese are PROBABLE on G-League two-way deals while Jaron Pierre Jr is DOUBTFUL on a G-League two-way deal.

New Orleans started Trey Murphy III, Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, Jeremiah Fears, and DeAndre Jordan against the Nuggets four days ago. Murphy had 26 points while Murray had 22 points.

Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Jordan Poole, and Bennedict Mathurin all played more than 20 minutes off the bench. Herbert Jones played 16 minutes.