Slumping Pelicans next up for streaking Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets are rolling. Now, they are also well rested.

The Nuggets have had four days off since they won their fifth straight game -- a 122-120 home victory against Dallas last Sunday. They begin a three-game road trip when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.

Coach MichaelMalone used just eight players against the Mavericks, knowing that the ensuing days off pr