Grayson Allen brings up game 500 as Denver Nuggets meet Charlotte Hornets
Denver Nuggets meet Charlotte Hornets at Ball Arena, Sunday 1:00pm (NBA). Denver Nuggets have won 16 of the 26 meetings with Charlotte Hornets since 2001.
The big picture
Denver Nuggets come in 15th on the ladder; Charlotte Hornets are 21st. Denver Nuggets have the higher position to protect.
Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.
Charlotte Hornets are 3–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 96.3 points for and 110.2 against.
Form
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Charlotte Hornets have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Celtics 80–119.
Charlotte Hornets have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 26 times on our records since 2001: Denver Nuggets 16, Charlotte Hornets 10.
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 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).
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).
Milestone watch
Grayson Allen is set to play game 500.
At Ball Arena
Denver Nuggets have won 17 of their last 22 at Ball Arena.
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.
