DENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 18: Spencer Jones #21of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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The Denver Nuggets (22-8), who share the NBA’s best road record at 12-3, open a seven-game trip on Saturday night when they visit the Orlando Magic (17-14) at the Kia Center in Orlando.

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 18: Spencer Jones #21of the Denver Nuggets dunks against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on December 18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Orlando comes off a 120-105 loss to the visiting Charlotte Hornets on Friday night and is just 2-4 in its last six games. The Magic played without leading scorer Franz Wagner and starting guard Jalen Suggs and were led by Anthony Black’s 24 points. Wendell Carter Jr. added 16 points and Desmond Bane finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the loss, in which Orlando shot just 39.8% overall and was 11-of-35 from 3-point range.

Nikola Jokić scored an NBA-record 18 points in overtime to lead the Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime win over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, while Jamal Murray went for 35 points and 10 assists, and Tim Hardaway Jr., starting in place of injured Cameron Johnson, added 19 points.

The teams close out their season series on Saturday night after Denver won the first meeting 126-115 at home on Dec. 18. Banchero averages 20.1 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Magic, while Bane gets 19.0 points and 4.5 assists per game. Jokić scores an average of 29.8 points while leading the NBA at 12.1 rebounds and 11.0 assists per game. Murray scores 25.4 points a night.

This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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