(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.

The key for Denver is stringing together as many victories in a row as they can, and Orlando is a great test. The Nuggets might relax because they see the health of Orlando at this current moment, but last season in a similar situation, the Nuggets let go of the rope against the Magic and paid the price in crunch time.

Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points ... did not attempt a three. Magic: Playing without Jalen Suggs ...

Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points ... did not attempt a three. Magic: Playing without Jalen Suggs ...

Orlando Magic (23-20, sixth in the Eastern Conference ... TOP PERFORMERS: Goga Bitadze is averaging 9.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Magic. Michael Porter Jr. is shooting 51.4% and averaging 18.3 points for the Nuggets.

The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

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