Overview
- The win lifted Denver to 17-6, which the Associated Press reports is the best start in franchise history.
- Jamal Murray tied his career high with 23 points in the first quarter and finished with 34 on 14-of-25 shooting.
- Nikola Jokic posted 28 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, with Eurohoops reporting his assist total now sits ahead of Michael Jordan’s.
- Charlotte was without six players, including LaMelo Ball due to a left ankle bone bruise and Collin Sexton with a quad strain; Denver missed Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Christian Braun (ankle) and Julian Strawther (back).
- Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Brandon Miller added 16, and rookie Liam McNeeley hit 4-of-5 from deep for 13 as Charlotte fell to 7-17.