Through 0 Quarter
Although the Charlotte Hornets were the underdogs at tipoff, they’ve since taken control of the game. Either team is in a position to win, but they lead against the Denver Nuggets 2 to nothing.
The Hornets haven’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to two points or fewer. Denver is in a similar position to Charlotte as their squad has been held to no more than zero points.
this is the first time the Nuggets have ever been down going into the first quarter
Who’s Playing
Denver @ Charlotte
Current Records: Denver 38-18; Charlotte 15-42
What to Know
This Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 118.74 points per matchup. They are getting right back to it as they host the Denver Nuggets at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 11 at Spectrum Center. The Hornets are out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home.
The contest between Charlotte and the Boston Celtics on Friday was not a total blowout, but with Charlotte falling 127-116 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Charlotte’s defeat came about despite a quality game from shooting guard Terry Rozier, who had 27 points.
Meanwhile, Denver lost to the Orlando Magic on the road by a decisive 115-104 margin. Small forward Michael Porter Jr. wasn’t much of a difference maker for Denver; Porter Jr. finished with 12 points on 3-for-16 shooting in his 34 minutes on the court.
Charlotte is expected to lose this next one by 9. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the squad has let down bettors in their past five games.
The Hornets were close but no cigar in the teams’ previous meeting last December as they fell 119-115 to the Nuggets. Maybe Charlotte will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.
How To Watch
When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Spectrum Center — Charlotte, North CarolinaTV: Altitude 2 SportsOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $20.00
Odds
The Nuggets are a big 9-point favorite against the Hornets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 9-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Denver have won ten out of their last 15 games against Charlotte.
Dec 18, 2022 – Denver 119 vs. Charlotte 115Mar 28, 2022 – Denver 113 vs. Charlotte 109Dec 23, 2021 – Charlotte 115 vs. Denver 107May 11, 2021 – Denver 117 vs. Charlotte 112Mar 17, 2021 – Denver 129 vs. Charlotte 104Mar 05, 2020 – Denver 114 vs. Charlotte 112Jan 15, 2020 – Denver 100 vs. Charlotte 86Jan 05, 2019 – Denver 123 vs. Charlotte 110Dec 07, 2018 – Charlotte 113 vs. Denver 107Feb 05, 2018 – Denver 121 vs. Charlotte 104Oct 25, 2017 – Charlotte 110 vs. Denver 93Mar 31, 2017 – Charlotte 122 vs. Denver 114Mar 04, 2017 – Charlotte 112 vs. Denver 102Mar 19, 2016 – Denver 101 vs. Charlotte 93Jan 10, 2016 – Denver 95 vs. Charlotte 92
