Denver Nuggets Dominate Charlotte Hornets in a Show of Home Court Supremacy
The Denver Nuggets, with a record of 26-12, showcased their dominance at the Ball Arena against the Charlotte Hornets, who now stand at 8-26. The home team outscored their visitors with a final tally of 111-93.
From the opening tip-off, the Nuggets took control of the game and never looked back. They led for an impressive duration of over 38 minutes and managed to build their largest lead to an imposing 27 points. The third quarter was particularly decisive for Denver as they racked up an astounding 40 points, setting them apart from their opponents.
Denver's offensive efforts were nothing short of remarkable. They shot an efficient 49 percent from the field and were even more lethal from beyond the arc, hitting at a rate of 40 percent which translated into making 15 three-pointers. Their free throw shooting was also on point as they made good on 78 percent of their attempts from the line.
The bench played a pivotal role in this victory by contributing a significant chunk to Denver's total score with an impressive tally of bench points. This depth proved too much for Charlotte to handle as they struggled to keep up with Denver's scoring pace.
Defensively, Denver was just as formidable; they blocked nine shots and came away with nine steals over four quarters. Their defensive rating stood strong at under one point per possession while offensively scoring over one point per possession themselves – showcasing both ends' efficiency on court play.
Charlotte Hornets did put up resistance despite trailing behind throughout most parts of the game. They managed to draw fouls effectively and scored decently in paint but couldn't capitalize enough on turnovers or fast break opportunities which could have closed down gaps in scoring runs by Denver.
As fans look ahead after this commanding performance by their team, attention turns towards another challenging matchup for the Nuggets who will be visiting San Francisco to face off against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 4th at 7:00 PM Pacific Time. Fans can catch all action live nationally on TNT channel number two hundred forty-five where they'll hope that Denver can carry forward momentum from this win into future games.