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Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets

NBA
Nuggets
21-10
102-95
Final
Hornets
7-20
Spectrum Center
TV: League Pass

Lead tracker

DEN leadsBiggest lead DEN 18, CHA 10
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CHA leads
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DEN25293018102
CHA273392695

Who won: Nuggets 102-95

The Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 102-95 on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Spectrum Center. The Nuggets lead the series 1-0. The Nuggets outscored the Hornets 30-9 in the 3rd quarter. Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets in points (22). Miles Bridges led the Hornets in points (22).

Recap · Dec 23
Michael Porter scores 22 points, Nuggets use dominant 3rd quarter to beat Hornets 102-95

Michael Porter Jr. scored 22 points, Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets held the Charlotte Hornets without a field goal for more than 11 minutes in the third quarter in a 102-95 victory Saturday night.

What it means

  • Season series: DEN leads series 1-0.
  • Nuggets 10-8 on the road; Hornets 4-11 at home.

Latest headlines

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ESPN · Sep 28
Sources: Hornets waiving recently acquired Rob Dillingham
ESPN · Sep 28
Hornets star Kon Knueppel sidelined with hamstring injury

Injuries and inactives

Nuggets2nd in Northwest Division
  • Spencer Jones F
    Hamstring
    Day-To-Day
Hornets4th in Southeast Division
  • Brandon Miller F
    Leg, Bruise
    Day-To-Day
  • Christian Anderson G
    Ankle, Sprain, left
    Day-To-Day
  • Coby White G
    Calf, Strain, left
    Day-To-Day
  • Kon Knueppel G
    Hamstring, left
    Day-To-Day
  • Kylan Boswell G
    Knee, right
    Day-To-Day

Head to head

DEN leads series 1-0

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Game info

Venue
Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC · Attendance 19,165
Officials
Brent Barnaky (Referee), Mark Lindsay (Referee), Nate Green (Referee)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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