Matched up with Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen didn't hold back. In fact, he played one of the games of his life on Wednesday night, drawing the Joker's increased attention as the game went on.

BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans looks to break its four-game home skid with a win against Denver. The Pelicans are 1-11 against conference opponents. New Orleans gives up 121.9 points to opponents and has been outscored by 13.6 points per game.

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen delivered a breakout performance against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and his impressive play earned high praise from one of the league’s best: three-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

Peyton Watson didn’t go home with the game ball. Fortunately, his mom captured the evening with photos from the stands.

Associate head coach James Borrego has been named interim head coach.

Exploring three top candidates who could step in as head coach for the New Orleans Pelicans if Willie Green’s tenure ends.

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New Orleans sacked Willie Green on Saturday, spelling an end to the former Clippers guard's five-year run in charge. The move comes amid a 2-10 start to the year that threatens to condemn the Pelicans to a second-straight year without postseason action.

OKC has already beaten the Pelicans once this season, 137-106 in the last meeting on Nov. 2. SGA scored 30 points while Zion Williamson, listed as Day-to-Day for Monday’s matchup, scored 20 to lead the way for New Orleans.

This had been expected. While Green dealt with a lot of injuries on the roster, he also never maximized the talent on it.

The New Orleans Pelicans haven't enjoyed much success this season, but one of their two victories came against the Mavericks in Dallas.