Charlotte Hornets 110, Denver Nuggets 87
NBA · 2026-01-18 · Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Hornets defeated Denver Nuggets 110–87 on 2026-01-18 in NBA play, a 23-point result. A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:08 swung win probability 40% → 16%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 110 |
| Denver Nuggets | 18 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 road team run ending at Q1 5:08 swung win probability 40% → 16%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q1 18-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 5:08 (win probability 40% → 16% for the home side).
- Shot 45.6% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 16-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 8–0 | Q1 5:08 | 40% → 16% |