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Hornets vs Nuggets final: the Charlotte Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-87 on January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 110 |
| Nuggets | 18 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 87 |
Top Performers
Hornets
- 23 PTS Brandon Miller
- 11 REB Tidjane Salaun
- 6 AST LaMelo Ball
Nuggets
- 16 PTS Jamal Murray
- 6 REB Spencer Jones
- 7 AST Jalen Pickett
Hornets vs Nuggets Box Score
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 23 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-15 | 4-9 | 3-4 | +16 |
| Miles Bridges F | 22 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +19 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 19 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 2-7 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 26 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5-11 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +18 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 24 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Collin Sexton G | 20 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 0-4 | 4-4 | +13 |
| Pat Connaughton G | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sion James G | 25 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 21 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-8 | 1-2 | 0-1 | +6 |
| Josh Green G | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 23 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-10 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +17 |
| Tre Mann G | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Watson F | 28 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4-12 | 0-4 | 3-4 | -29 |
| Spencer Jones F | 31 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -27 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 33 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 2-2 | -8 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 25 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 2-7 | 1-2 | -11 |
| Jamal Murray G | 25 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-12 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 17 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 22 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Julian Strawther G | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 2-3 | 3-3 | -3 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-9 | 0-8 | 1-2 | -12 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 13 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 3-3 | -9 |
Hornets vs Nuggets Recap
Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 23 points. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 16 points.
The Hornets did the damage in the 1st quarter, winning that period by 15.
After the game, the Hornets are 16-27 and the Nuggets are 29-14.
Team Stats
| Hornets | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 44-89 | Field Goals | 32-79 |
| 49.4% | FG % | 40.5% |
| 11-34 | 3-Pointers | 8-38 |
| 32.4% | 3P % | 21.1% |
| 11-13 | Free Throws | 15-18 |
| 84.6% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 29 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 30 | Assists | 21 |
| 4 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 19 | Fouls | 18 |
| 33 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hornets | 55.6% | 11.2% | 43.2% | 0.124 |
 Nuggets | 45.6% | 8.4% | 18.2% | 0.190 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Hornets vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Hornets vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Hornets last 5
- L @ Warriors 116-136 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Lakers 135-117 Jan 15, 2026
- L @ Clippers 109-117 Jan 12, 2026
- W @ Jazz 150-95 Jan 10, 2026
- L vs Pacers 112-114 Jan 8, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Wizards 121-115 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 118-109 Jan 14, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 122-116 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Bucks 108-104 Jan 11, 2026
- L vs Hawks 87-110 Jan 9, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 7, 2025 Nuggets @ Hornets 115-106
More NBA Games on Jan 18, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2109
Memphis Grizzlies4-0126Top: Morant 24 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3102
Chicago Bulls1-3124Top: White 24 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3110
Houston Rockets4-0119Top: Jr. 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0117
Sacramento Kings0-3110Top: Avdija 30 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-193
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110Top: Ayton 25 PTS, 13 REBBox score ›
That covers Hornets vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Hornets vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Hornets vs Nuggets on Jan 18, 2026?
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-87 on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 23 points.
What are the Hornets and Nuggets records?
After this game the Hornets were 16-27 and the Nuggets were 29-14 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Hornets vs Nuggets?
Brandon Miller scored 23 for the Hornets. Jamal Murray scored 16 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Hornets vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Hornets vs Nuggets game?
The Nuggets beat the Hornets 115-106 on Dec 7, 2025 on the road.
Where was Hornets vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Hornets vs Nuggets?
Hornets-Nuggets: Q1 33-18, Q2 27-16, Q3 27-23, Q4 23-30.
What is next for the Hornets and Nuggets?
Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.