NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets and Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets embrace after taking the lead during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets blocks the shot of Jordan Poole #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots over Spencer Jones #21 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Jeremiah Fears #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans shoots over Spencer Jones #21 of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after being fouled by Yves Missi #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: James Borrego of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets and Peyton Watson #8 of the Denver Nuggets react after a score during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Jalen Pickett #24 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after scoring a three point basket during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on January 13, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)