Jamal Murray’s 25-point performance and Michael Porter Jr.’s 22 points propelled the Denver Nuggets (24-11) to a convincing 111-93 win over the short-handed Charlotte Hornets (7-24) on Monday night, extending the Hornets’ losing streak to 11 games.
Nikola Jokic contributed 13 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists for the Nuggets. Aaron Gordon, returning after a dog bite on Christmas Day, added 10 points for the Nuggets.
Despite missing key players like Terry Rozier, LaMelo Ball, and Gordon Hayward, the Hornets fought valiantly with Miles Bridges leading the way with 26 points.
