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.

The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.

Two of the top teams in the NBA collide on Sunday when the Denver Nuggets (25-16) travel to face the Orlando Magic (23-20). It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Magic prediction and pick.

Nikola Jokic notched his 18th triple-double of the season by posting 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 boards and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 113-100 on Sunday night.

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.

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,

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 (Monday in Manila).

Whether it's the trade deadline, postseason awards or playoff success, our NBA insiders break down the players under the most pressure for all 30 teams.

BOSTON – As many of his Orlando Magic teammates headed for the first team bus back to their hotel, Jalen Suggs remained sat in one of the many leather-padded courtside seats at TD Garden.

BOSTON — The last time Magic fans saw Jalen Suggs leave the court, he did so in a wheelchair. Two weeks ago in Toronto, Suggs suffered a non-contact lower back strain and had to be helped off ...

The Orlando Magic arrive ranked No. 3 in the NBA in defensive efficiency, surrendering only 107.7 points per 100 possessions, compared to Toronto’s 117.5 (which actually is a tiny bit better than the 118.1 points last year’s team gave up).

5. However the Eagles face the prospect of having to play QB3 Tanner McKee if starter Jalen Hurts doesn't clear concussion protocol and backup Kenny Pickett's tender ribs prove overly problematic.