Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) dunks for a basket a Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 20,

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Charlotte: LaMelo Ball, Nick

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game to be played on February 20, 2025 on ESPN.

In a tight loss to the Denver Nuggets on February 1st, Hornets guards consistently set screens for Miles Bridges to allow him an opportunity to attack Jamal Murray. Bridges delivered with eight points in the last four minutes before Charlotte's upset bid flamed out.

The Denver Nuggets list Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon as probable on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Charlotte looks to end its three-game road losing streak with a victory over Golden State. Tuesday's matchup is the first of the season between the two squads.

With just 27 games left in the regular season, the Denver Nuggets will look to resume the campaign on the right foot.