Mar 10, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Aaron Brooks (0) looks to pass the ball while defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward center Bismack Biyombo (0) and forward Cody Zeller (40) during the first half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets (27-36) lost their second game in as many nights, falling to the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena Monday night, 105-98.Ty Lawsonput together a solid game, collecting 24 points on 9-of-19 shooting to go along with 3 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal. Small forwardWilson Chandlerhad a game to forget, collecting 9 points on 3-of-13 shooting in 31 minutes of action.
Al Jeffersonscored a game-high 26 points for the Charlotte Bobcats on 12-of-23 shooting, collecting 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals in the winning effort. His teammateKemba Walkerwho didn’t play in the last meeting back on Jan. 29th, would record 24 points on 6-of-15 shooting, knocking down all twelve of his free-throw attempts. Kemba would also collect 6 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block.
The Nuggets struggled mightily from the three-point line, hitting just 5-of-24 from behind-the-arc, 20.8% percent. Wilson Chandler would shoot 2-of-10 from distance, whileRandy Foyewent 0-for-3.Aaron Brooksprovided some scoring off the bench tonight, scoring 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting, cashing in all five of his free-throw attempts. Bobcats guardGary Nealwas a real difference maker in the game, scoring 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting off of the bench, collecting 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
The Denver Nuggets (27-36) return to action Wednesday night as they continue their road-trip, taking on the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM MT.
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