Denver Nuggets @ Charlotte Hornets: Jan 7, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Denver NuggetsNuggets
2-2 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, January 7, 2027
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-2 · Home

Nuggets vs Hornets tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte. TV: Altitude Sports (Nuggets), Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets).

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

Date & time
Thursday, January 7, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
Stream
NBA League PassNuggets: Altitude+ · Hornets: DAZN
Arena
Spectrum CenterCharlotte

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 DialloNuggetsFOutPersonalOct 23, 2026
Cameron JohnsonNuggetsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 22, 2026
Julian StrawtherNuggetsGOutKneeOct 16, 2026
Spencer JonesNuggetsFOutHamstringOct 21, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGOutCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGOutHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Nuggets

Hornets

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Nuggets vs Hornets Preview

The Nuggets are 2-2 this season, while the Hornets are 3-2 this season and went 3-2 in their last 5 games.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Nuggets rank 7th in steals, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Jamal Murray (22.5 points per game) and Brandon Miller (25.6 points per game).

Nuggets vs Hornets Head-to-Head

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

Nuggets last 5 · 2026-27 incl. playoffs

Hornets last 5

Previous meetings

Nuggets vs Hornets Season Stats 2026-27

Nuggets 4 GPHornets 5 GP
110.8#21
Points per game
101.0#30
114.0#16
Opponent points
108.2#7
45.9%#14
Field goal %
41.8%#30
33.1%#18
Three-point %
30.6%#26
79.6%#9
Free throw %
85.2%#2
44.5#15
Rebounds
47.2#6
26.0#15
Assists
20.6#30
10.0#7
Steals
6.8#25
4.8#16
Blocks
5.2#15
15.3#14
Turnovers
18.8#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
7Spurs3-22.0
8Mavericks3-22.0
9Nuggets2-22.5
10Warriors2-33.0
11Suns1-23.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0
8Pacers2-32.0

More NBA Games on Jan 7, 2027

This Nuggets vs Hornets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Nuggets visit the Cavaliers Jan 9; Hornets visit the Trail Blazers Jan 9.

Nuggets vs Hornets FAQs

What time does Nuggets vs Hornets start?

The Denver Nuggets play the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, January 7, 2027 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Nuggets vs Hornets on?

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

What are the Nuggets and Hornets records?

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

Who is injured for Nuggets vs Hornets?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, personal); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, day-to-day, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Coby White (Hornets, out, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, out, hamstring).

How did Nuggets vs Hornets go last season?

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

Who won the last Nuggets vs Hornets game?

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

Where is Nuggets vs Hornets being played?

At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.

Is Nuggets vs Hornets on NBA League Pass?

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