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Brandon Miller scores 23 to lead Hornets over injury-depleted Nuggets 110-87
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball reacts after dunking the ball for a basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray looks on in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, in Denver. - photo by AP Photo/David Zalubowski
DENVER (AP) — Brandon Miller scored 23 points, Tidjane Salaun came off the bench for 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets blew past the injury-depleted Denver Nuggets 110-87 on Sunday night. Rookie big man Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points and six rebounds, Collin Sexton had 14 points and five assists, and LaMelo Ball had 10 points, six assists and three steals for Charlotte. Over the past three games, Miller has averaged 25.7 points per game.