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Daily Nugget: Remembering Nick Van Exel’s heroics vs. Charlotte Hornets

Believe it or not, the Nuggets and Hornets are tied for their all-time season series with 29 wins apiece. Although there isn’t any regional or conference rivalry between the two teams, it is a matchup that has been competitive since the two teams played their first game on March 8, 1989.

One of the best games between the two teams came at the turn of the century at Pepsi Center during the stadium’s inaugural season. Back then, Charlotte hadn't lost to Denver for six years, beating the team eight-straight times. That all changed thanks to Nick Van Exel on Jan.