Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.
After two disheartening road losses by a combined 56 points earlier this week, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero described his team as 'beat
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic, 113-100, on Sunday afternoon. This was Denver's first win in Orlando since 2021. The Nuggets have won 10 of their last 13 games, and they're 15-6 since December 7th. That's nearly a 59-win pace. Their last 11 wins have been by double digits.
The Magic dropped their third straight contest Sunday at Kia Center against 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.
Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.
Orlando has lost three straight and six of its last eight games since Jalen Suggs went down. But they’re missing much more than just him.
NBA action on Sunday will include the Denver Nuggets (25-16) visiting Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic (23-20) at Kia Center, with the matchup beginning at 6:00 PM ET.The Nuggets are coming off
The Nuggets are coming back to Denver with a 26-16 record after sweeping a couple of games in Florida. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 113-100 win over the Magic on Sunday in Orlando.
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Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook has become one of Michael Malone's trusted starters. Initially expected to play backup point guard behind Jamal Murray, Westbrook has now started 21 of his 42 games for Denver, including 14-straight games.
The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.