Nuggets Defeat Hornets 111-93, Extend Charlotte's Losing Streak to 11
Murray and Porter Jr. shine as Gordon returns to Denver's lineup, contributing to a decisive third-quarter performance.
- Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. lead the Denver Nuggets to a 111-93 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 25 and 22 points respectively.
- Nikola Jokic contributes with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, helping the Nuggets hand the Hornets their 11th consecutive loss.
- Aaron Gordon returns to the Nuggets' lineup after missing two games due to a dog bite, scoring 10 points.
- Miles Bridges leads the Hornets with 26 points, while Nick Richards and Brandon Miller each score 15 points.
- The Nuggets pull away after halftime, outscoring the Hornets 40-17 in the third quarter.