The Hornets connected on just 1-of-14 shots in the stretch, and by the time Jokic was back in the game, the Nuggets had strung together a 10-2 run to take a 109-98 lead the Hornets couldn’t ...

The Charlotte Hornets (14-40) couldn't follow up their upset of the Lakers, losing to the Denver Nuggets (37-19) 129-115 on Thursday night. LaMelo Ball and Mark ...

Game 3 was a surprise as the Nuggets leaned on their experience to win, setting up a possible classic in Game 4. Halfway into that game, Stephen A. Smith was not impressed.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr., right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Denver.

The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to nine games by holding off the depleted Charlotte Hornets 129-115.

The Hornets' cold start to the fourth—missing their first six shots—coupled with Denver's decisive 13-2 run pushed the Nuggets' lead to 112-98, effectively helping Denver seal the game.

Jamal Murray scores 34, Nuggets hold off Hornets 129-115 for their 9th straight win Updated Feb. 20, 2025 11:28 p.m. ET ...