The Charlotte Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball, face the Denver Nuggets in a bid to end their road trip with a winning record.

The Charlotte Hornets, led by LaMelo Ball’s 21.8 points and 7.6 assists per game, aim to finish their five-game Western Conference road trip with a winning record against the Denver Nuggets, coming off a loss to the Warriors. Ball has been key in Charlotte’s 4-5 January start, with five players averaging double figures. The Nuggets, tied for second in the West at 29-13, beat the Wizards 121-115 without Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, or Jonas Valanciunas, relying on Jamal Murray’s 25.8 ppg and Aaron Gordon’s return from injury, though Gordon may be rested.