In the NBA regular season, the Nuggets defeated the Pelicans 122-88 at home.
After the game, Nuggets coach Adelman accepted an interview with reporters. Talking about letting Gordon defend Zion, he said: "Only a few people can deal with him, and Aaron (Gordon) is one of them."
In this campaign, Gordon played 22 minutes and 31 seconds, shooting 2 of 5, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 9 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists; Zion scored 11 points, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in 26 minutes, 4 of 9 shots, 3 of 4 free throws.