Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Charlotte Hornets meet Denver Nuggets
Charlotte Hornets meet Denver Nuggets at Spectrum Center, Friday 11:00am (NBA). Denver Nuggets have won 16 of the 26 meetings with Charlotte Hornets since 2001.
The big picture
Charlotte Hornets come in 21st on the ladder; Denver Nuggets are 15th. Denver Nuggets are the side higher up the table.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2001: Charlotte Hornets 10, Denver Nuggets 16.
Last time out (2025-26), Charlotte Hornets won 110–87 at Ball Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Charlotte Hornets by 28 points in 2014-15 (110–82).
Players to watch
For Charlotte Hornets, watch Brandon Miller (20.6 points a game, 50 rebounds in 2026-27) and Naz Reid (16.6 points a game, 81 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (25.4 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (23.4 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets have won 13 of their last 23 at Spectrum Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Denver Nuggets go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
