The Charlotte Hornets capped off their Western road trip with a convincing 110-87 victory over the Denver Nuggets, marking their first win against Denver in nine attempts. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 23 points, showcasing his talent against a depleted Nuggets team that faced significant injury challenges. The Nuggets, coming off a grueling back-to-back, struggled to keep pace with the young Hornets, who controlled the game from the start. Predicted as underdogs, the Hornets exceeded expectations while the Nuggets looked fatigued, having recently relied on standout performances from Jamal Murray, who scored 42 in the previous game. Both teams had key players on the injury report, including potential absences for Nikola Jokic and LaMelo Ball. Amidst the challenges, the Hornets successfully finished their road trip on a high note, leaving the Nuggets to regroup.