Nuggets vs Magic
Thu, Dec 18
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(19 - 6)
126
-
115
Magic
Magic
(15 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 25 | 43 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
| Magic | 32 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola JokiÄ
DEN | #15 | C
23
11
13
Paolo Banchero
ORL | #5 | F
26
16
10
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 72% chance of winning the game
With Orlando missing defensive anchor Jalen Suggs and scorer Franz Wagner, the Nuggets' top-ranked offense led by Nikola Jokic should overwhelm the depleted Magic at home.
Key Analysis
- • Orlando is without key starters Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, stripping them of vital scoring and perimeter defense.
- • Nikola Jokic is in MVP form, averaging a near triple-double with 29.8 points and 12.4 rebounds per game.
- • Denver possesses the league's number one offense, scoring 125.6 points per game with efficient 51.6% shooting.
- • The Nuggets are riding a five-game winning streak, while the Magic are coming off a double-digit loss to the Knicks.
- • Orlando's defense allows 114.1 points per game but will struggle to contain Denver's ball movement without their best perimeter defenders.
- • To stay competitive, the Magic must rely heavily on Paolo Banchero to dominate offensively and control the pace to limit Denver's possessions.
