Charlotte Hornets @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 16, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
9:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Denver NuggetsNuggets
1-2 · Home

Hornets vs Nuggets tips off at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).

How to Watch Hornets vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 16, 20279:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Nuggets Altitude Sports
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Nuggets: Altitude+
Arena
Ball ArenaDenver

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Alpha DialloNuggetsFOutWristOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFOutAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Nuggets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Nuggets Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-2 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Nuggets rank 11th in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (22.3 points per game).

Hornets vs Nuggets Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPNuggets 3 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
113.0#16
111.0#11
Opponent points
121.7#23
41.5%#28
Field goal %
45.8%#16
29.8%#26
Three-point %
31.4%#23
87.0%#2
Free throw %
76.2%#15
47.8#7
Rebounds
45.3#13
21.5#29
Assists
24.7#22
6.8#24
Steals
9.7#13
5.3#13
Blocks
4.7#18
17.8#26
Turnovers
14.7#11

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
8Clippers1-22.5
9Spurs1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0

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This Hornets vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets visit the Mavericks Jan 19; Nuggets host the Magic Jan 17.

Hornets vs Nuggets FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Nuggets start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Nuggets on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Nuggets records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Nuggets were 1-2 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Nuggets?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, out, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring).

How did Hornets vs Nuggets go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Nuggets game?

The Hornets beat the Nuggets 110-87 on Jan 18, 2026 on the road.

Where is Hornets vs Nuggets being played?

At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.

Is Hornets vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.