In a notable game for the Emirates NBA Cup, the Denver Nuggets faced off against the New Orleans Pelicans but suffered a loss, falling 101-94. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and head coach Michael Malone were absent from the match due to personal reasons. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with an impressive near triple-double performance, which helped the team snap their losing streak. The defeat marked a tough start for the Nuggets in the in-season tournament, leaving them with a record of 0-1.