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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Charlotte Hornets 115–106 on December 7 at Spectrum Center, with Jamal Murray's 34 points and Nikola Jokić's 28 points leading the way. Denver shot 51.8 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers, establishing offensive efficiency that Charlotte could not match; the Hornets managed 44.7 percent shooting and 14 threes despite Miles Bridges scoring 24 and Brandon Miller adding 17. The Nuggets' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Charlotte 30–23 in that frame to build separation. Denver's assist total of 29 versus Charlotte's 24 underscored the visitors' ball movement advantage, while the Hornets' 13 turnovers compared to Denver's 10 further hampered their comeback chances. The final margin fell well short of the 235.5 Vegas total, as both teams combined for 221 points. Denver's defensive rating of 109.0 held Charlotte to a 109.0 offensive rating, a critical factor in closing out the road win and maintaining momentum in the Western Conference.
