Denver Nuggets held their nerves to edge out in a close victory over bottom-sided New Orleans Pelicans by 118-125. Peyton Watson had a career night with scores of 32 points on 13-of-19 (from field) and 5-of-9 (from three).

The New Orleans Pelicans have begun their search for a new head coach, and one name with a record of success in college is being discussed.

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

The Pelicans gave the Nuggets a scare as Nikola Jokic fouled out late, but a frontcourt with Jonas Valanciunas and Zeke Nnaji held off New Orleans.

It’s the Thunder vs. Pelicans tonight in New Orleans. Here’s how to watch the NBA game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.

Darvin Ham has emerged as “a name to watch” in their coaching search for the Pelicans after Willie Green's firing.

NBA.com says that fans can expect a higher usage rate out of both Fears and Queen with interim James Borrego at the helm in place of former head coach Willie Green. The Pelicans host the Denver Nuggets tonight live on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.

Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Jeremiah Fears and the New Orleans Pelicans on the road at 7 p.m. Monday. OKC (13-1) earned a 109-96 road win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.