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ClippersDenver Nuggets @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 7, 2025
Nuggets vs Hornets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-106 on December 7, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 34 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
| Hornets | 34 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 106 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 34 PTS Jamal Murray
- 9 REB Nikola Jokić
- 11 AST Nikola Jokić
Hornets
- 24 PTS Miles Bridges
- 9 REB Miles Bridges
- 8 AST Miles Bridges
Nuggets vs Hornets Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones F | 24 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 38 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-5 | 3-4 | +9 |
| Peyton Watson F | 30 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4-9 | 1-2 | 1-5 | +10 |
| Jamal Murray G | 35 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14-25 | 2-9 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 34 | 28 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11-16 | 4-8 | 2-3 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 13 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 6-6 | +7 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Kalkbrenner C | 24 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| KJ Simpson F | 29 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 2-8 | 2-4 | -14 |
| Brandon Miller F | 29 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5-19 | 4-10 | 3-3 | -12 |
| Kon Knueppel G | 33 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-13 | 2-10 | 2-2 | -14 |
| Miles Bridges F | 36 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-19 | 0-6 | 4-6 | -11 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mason Plumlee FC | 21 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Antonio Reeves G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sion James G | 25 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +1 |
Nuggets vs Hornets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Hornets 115-106 by winning the third quarter 30-23 after trailing at halftime. Denver moved to 17-6 on the season, and Charlotte fell to 7-17.
The first half stayed close, with the teams tied 34-34 after Q1. Hornets 58-57 at halftime. Denver then outscored Charlotte in the last two quarters, taking a 87-81 lead after three and adding a 28-25 fourth. The Nuggets shot 43 of 83 from the field, while the Hornets made 38 of 85.
Jamal Murray scored 34 points for Denver. Nikola Jokić added 11 assists and 9 rebounds. Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 24 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. The Hornets outrebounded Denver 47-35, but they committed 13 turnovers to the Nuggets' 10.
The number to know: 13 of 35. Denver made 13 threes, and Charlotte needed 46 attempts to make 14 of its own.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 43-83 | Field Goals | 38-85 |
| 51.8% | FG % | 44.7% |
| 13-35 | 3-Pointers | 14-46 |
| 37.1% | 3P % | 30.4% |
| 16-22 | Free Throws | 16-21 |
| 72.7% | FT % | 76.2% |
| 35 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 29 | Assists | 24 |
| 8 | Steals | 7 |
| 2 | Blocks | 3 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 19 | Fouls | 22 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 59.6% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 0.193 |
 Hornets | 52.9% | 12.1% | 25.0% | 0.188 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 7, 20256:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Hawks 134-133 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Pacers 135-120 Dec 3, 2025
- L vs Mavericks 121-131 Dec 1, 2025
- W @ Suns 130-112 Nov 29, 2025
- L vs Spurs 136-139 Nov 28, 2025
Hornets last 5
- W @ Raptors 111-86 Dec 5, 2025
- L @ Knicks 104-119 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Nets 103-116 Dec 1, 2025
- W vs Raptors 118-111 Nov 29, 2025
- W vs Bulls 123-116 Nov 28, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 18, 2026 Hornets @ Nuggets 110-87
More NBA Games on Dec 7, 2025
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2100
New York Knicks1-3106Top: Brunson 30 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics3-1121
Toronto Raptors2-1113Top: Brown 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0119Top: Aldama 22 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3123
Chicago Bulls1-391Top: Podziemski 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1112
Philadelphia 76ers3-1108Top: Dončić 31 PTS, 15 REB, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0131
Utah Jazz1-3101Top: Williams 25 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Hornets on Dec 7, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-106 on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 34 points.
What are the Nuggets and Hornets records?
After this game the Nuggets were 17-6 and the Hornets were 7-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Hornets?
Jamal Murray scored 34 for the Nuggets. Miles Bridges scored 24 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Hornets season series?
The Hornets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Hornets game?
The Hornets beat the Nuggets 110-87 on Jan 18, 2026 on the road.
Where was Nuggets vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Hornets?
Nuggets-Hornets: Q1 34-34, Q2 23-24, Q3 30-23, Q4 28-25.
What is next for the Nuggets and Hornets?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.