Charlotte Hornets @ Denver Nuggets
21-14, 9-11 Away
87
21-14, 9-11 Away
19-15, 14-5 Home
94
19-15, 14-5 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
37% (31-83)
Field Goal %
44% (38-87)
20% (1-5)
Three Point %
23% (5-22)
75% (24-32)
Free Throw %
72% (13-18)
14
Turnovers
16
59
Rebounds
55
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Luis Grillo
Referee:Don Vaden
Referee:Tim Donaghy
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 31-83 | 38-87 |
| Field Goal % | 37 | 44 |
| 3PT | 1-5 | 5-22 |
| Three Point % | 20 | 23 |
| FT | 24-32 | 13-18 |
| Free Throw % | 75 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 59 | 55 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 15 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 32 | 33 |
| Assists | 19 | 31 |
| Steals | 6 | 2 |
| Blocks | 5 | 12 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 16 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 19 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 1 | 0 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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