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Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Charlotte Hornets (4-7) visit the Denver Nuggets (5-4) on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. TV: DAZN CHA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets.

NBASaturday, January 16, 2027

Charlotte Hornets4-7

9:00 PM ETJan 16, 2027

Denver Nuggets5-4

DateJan 16, 2027

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

TVDAZN CHA

Team comparison

Charlotte HornetsDenver Nuggets

Points per game

98.8

113.6

Points allowed per game

110.4

112.8

4-7Record5-4

3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division

1-3Road record / home record2-2

WLLLLLast 5LWWLW

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Charlotte HornetsDenver Nuggets

W1StreakL1

Points Against

110.4

112.8

3-7Last Ten Games5-4

Points Per Game

98.8

113.6

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.1

42.3

Assists Per Game

21.5

26.9

Blocks Per Game

4.6

3.8

Steals Per Game

7.2

9.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

1.3

0.9

Total Turnovers Per Game

19.0

14.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Charlotte Hornets

Grant Williams F · Hamstring

Out

Kon Knueppel G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Dennis Schroder G · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Brandon Miller F · Groin - Soreness

Day-To-Day

Moussa Diabate F · Quadriceps

Day-To-Day

Denver Nuggets

Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain

Out

Recent form

Charlotte HornetsWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-112

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Boston CelticsL 80-119

Nov 4, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsL 104-114

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Detroit PistonsL 91-124

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 104-109

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110

Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118

Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120

Season series

Series starts 1/7

Jan 16, 2027CHA 0, DEN 0

Jan 7, 2027DEN 0, CHA 0

Team pages

Charlotte Hornets
Schedule, roster and stats

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets?

The game is on Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

How can I watch Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets?

TV: DAZN CHA.

What are the records of the Charlotte Hornets and Denver Nuggets?

Charlotte Hornets: 4-7. Denver Nuggets: 5-4.

Who is injured for Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets?

Listed out or doubtful: Charlotte Hornets: Grant Williams, Kon Knueppel, Dennis Schroder. Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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