The Nuggets defeated the Hornets, 129-104. Michael Porter Jr. recorded 28 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the victory, his 10th triple-double of the season and the 51st of his career. LaMelo Ball tallied 14 points and two assists for the Hornets in the losing effort. The Nuggets improve to 24-16 on the season, while the Hornets fall to 20-19.