Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes up to shoot in front of Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — 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.
Takeaways
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.
Key moment
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.
Key stat
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.
Up next
The Nuggets host Philadelphia on Tuesday night. The Magic visit Toronto on Tuesday night.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) shoots in front of Denver Nuggets Aaron Gordon (32) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, goes up to shoot as Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) shoots a 3-point basket in front of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun looks to shoot against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley, left, speaks to guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, right, argues for a timeout with official Jonathan Sterling, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) shoots between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15), guard Christian Braun (0) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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