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Michael Porter scores 22 points, Nuggets use dominant 3rd quarter to beat Hornets 102-95

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Michael Porter Jr

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. scored 22 points, Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Denver Nuggets held the Charlotte Hornets to two field goals in the third quarter in a 102-95 victory Saturday night.

Jamal Murray added 20 points and 12 rebounds for Denver, which opened the second half on a 25-1 run and outscored the Hornets 30-9 in the third quarter.

Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 22 points, P.J. Washington had 20 and rookie Nick Smith Jr.