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Nuggets 113-100 Magic (Jan 19, 2025) Game Recap
ORLANDO, Fla. — — 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.
Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds.
Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Black came off the bench with 14 points and five assists.
Nuggets: Winning for the sixth time in seven games, the Nuggets shot 52%. They overcame 20 turnovers and 7-of-25 3-point shooting on a night when Jokic, the No. 2 3-point shooter in the NBA at 47.1%, did not attempt a three.
Magic: Playing without Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze and four other injured players, the Magic lost for the fifth time in six games. The NBA’s second-ranked defensive team (in points per 100 possessions) has given up 122, 121 and 113 points in its last three games.
Murray scored 10 straight points over the final 1:35 of the third quarter, turning an 83-77 Denver lead into a 16-point lead. Three of his baskets came on assists from Jokic, who finished the period with his 18th triple-double of the season.
Led by Jokic and Braun (11), the Nuggets had a 57-40 rebound edge over the Magic, who are 3-15 when outrebounded this season.
The Nuggets host Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Magic visit Toronto on Tuesday night.
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In a matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Orlando Magic on January 19, 2025, the Nuggets came out on top with a final score of 113-100.
The game started off with both teams trading baskets, but the Nuggets quickly gained the upper hand with their strong offensive play. Led by their star player, Nikola Jokic, who finished the game with a double-double of 28 points and 12 rebounds, the Nuggets were able to maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.
The Magic put up a fight, with solid performances from Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz, who both scored over 20 points each. However, they struggled to contain the Nuggets’ high-powered offense and fell behind early on.
The Nuggets’ bench also played a key role in securing the victory, with several players stepping up and contributing to the team’s success. Overall, it was a well-rounded team effort that led the Nuggets to a decisive win over the Magic.
With this victory, the Nuggets improved their record and continued to solidify their standing in the league. They will look to carry this momentum forward into their next game as they aim to make a push for the playoffs.
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