Nuggets vs Hornets
Sun, Jan 18
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(29 - 13)
87
-
110
Hornets
Hornets
(15 - 27)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 18 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 87 |
| Hornets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 110 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jalen Pickett
DEN | #24 | G
12
5
7
Brandon Miller
CHA | #24 | F
23
4
1
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets are favored to extend their winning streak at home by exploiting a depleted Hornets frontcourt and relying on Jamal Murray's hot scoring hand.
Key Analysis
- • Jamal Murray is in peak form, averaging 26.2 points per game and coming off a 42-point performance against the Wizards.
- • Charlotte's interior defense is severely compromised with centers Mason Plumlee and Moussa Diabate both ruled out.
- • The Nuggets possess the league's most efficient offense, ranking 1st in both field goal percentage (50.2%) and 3-point percentage (40.3%).
- • Denver has dominated this matchup historically, winning eight consecutive games against the Hornets.
- • The Hornets are 8-15 on the road and coming off a fatigue-inducing loss where they allowed 136 points to Golden State.
- • Charlotte must maximize their 3-point volume (15.4 makes per game) to compensate for Denver's efficiency advantage at altitude.
