Charlotte Hornets @ Denver Nuggets
20-19, 8-11 Away
104
20-19, 8-11 Away
24-16, 11-8 Home
129
24-16, 11-8 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (36-80)
Field Goal %
58% (52-90)
32% (12-38)
Three Point %
36% (16-44)
71% (20-28)
Free Throw %
69% (9-13)
17
Turnovers
16
33
Rebounds
48
9
Largest Lead
34
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Zach Zarba
Referee:Ben Taylor
Referee:Ray Acosta
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 36-80 | 52-90 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 58 |
| 3PT | 12-38 | 16-44 |
| Three Point % | 32 | 36 |
| FT | 20-28 | 9-13 |
| Free Throw % | 71 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 48 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 7 | 8 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26 | 40 |
| Assists | 25 | 37 |
| Steals | 11 | 12 |
| Blocks | 1 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 17 | 16 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 20 | 17 |
| Fast Break Points | 23 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 44 | 64 |
| Fouls | 16 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 9 | 34 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 28 | 25 | .528 | - | L1 |
| Miami | 28 | 27 | .509 | 1 | L1 |
| Charlotte | 26 | 29 | .473 | 3 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 26 | 30 | .464 | 3.5 | L3 |
| Washington | 14 | 39 | .264 | 14 | L3 |
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 41 | 13 | .759 | - | W1 |
| Denver | 34 | 20 | .630 | 7 | L1 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 22 | .600 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 26 | 28 | .481 | 15 | W3 |
| Utah | 17 | 37 | .315 | 24 | W1 |
NBA News
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