Wed Jan 22 09:20:00 IST 2025: ## Nuggets Cruise Past Injury-Ridden Magic, Extend Winning Streak

**ORLANDO, FL** – Nikola Jokic orchestrated another dominant performance, recording 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100 on Sunday night. This victory marks the Nuggets’ sixth consecutive road win and their sixth win in the last seven games.

Jokic’s triple-double, his 18th of the season, fueled the Nuggets’ offensive prowess, which included a 52% shooting percentage. Despite 20 turnovers and a subpar 7-of-25 performance from three-point range, Denver’s dominance on the boards (57-40 rebound advantage) proved decisive. Christian Braun contributed a strong supporting role with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Jamal Murray added 19 points, and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 15.

The Magic, already hampered by the absence of Jalen Suggs, Goga Bitadze, and four other injured players, struggled to contain the Nuggets’ offensive firepower. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points and 13 rebounds, while Anthony Black provided a spark off the bench with 14 points and 5 assists. However, the Magic, typically a strong defensive team, have now surrendered over 120 points in three of their last four games, highlighting their current defensive struggles. This loss marks their fifth in six games.

Murray’s 10 unanswered points late in the third quarter proved crucial in extending Denver’s lead, capitalizing on assists from Jokic. The Nuggets’ superior rebounding proved a key factor in their victory, exposing a Magic weakness. The Magic are now 3-15 on the season when outrebounded.

The Nuggets will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, while the Magic travel to Toronto to face the Raptors.

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