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Magic vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 32 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
| Nuggets | 25 | 43 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 26 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 16 REB Paolo Banchero
- 10 AST Paolo Banchero
Nuggets
- 32 PTS Jamal Murray
- 11 REB Nikola Jokić
- 13 AST Nikola Jokić
Magic vs Nuggets Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero F | 39 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-21 | 0-4 | 8-12 | -6 |
| Desmond Bane G | 36 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3-11 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Anthony Black G | 37 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8-18 | 2-6 | 4-6 | -5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 28 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11-15 | 4-7 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Tyus Jones G | 19 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Goga Bitadze CF | 19 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Noah Penda F | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-2 | -14 |
| Jett Howard GF | 28 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 4-4 | +15 |
| Jase Richardson G | 19 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones F | 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 34 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 37 | 23 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10-17 | 0-2 | 3-4 | +20 |
| Jamal Murray G | 35 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11-22 | 7-12 | 3-4 | +7 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 35 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 4-4 | +27 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 26 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Julian Strawther G | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 13 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 2-3 | -6 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 23 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +17 |
Magic vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Magic after outscoring them 43-22 in the second quarter. Denver moved to 20-6, while Orlando fell to 15-12.
Trailing 32-25 after one quarter, Denver turned the game inside out in the second. The Nuggets led 68-54 at halftime and 99-85 after three quarters. They shot 49 of 88 from the field and hit 16 of 36 from three-point range.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 32 points. Nikola Jokić added 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Paolo Banchero answered for Orlando with 26 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists. The Magic shot 43 of 91 and made 11 of 33 threes, and the Nuggets finished 126-115.
The number to know: 18 of 26 at the free-throw line for Orlando, against Denver's 12 of 15, shows the Magic got to the stripe more often but could not close the gap there.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 43-91 | Field Goals | 49-88 |
| 47.3% | FG % | 55.7% |
| 11-33 | 3-Pointers | 16-36 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 44.4% |
| 18-26 | Free Throws | 12-15 |
| 69.2% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 30 | Assists | 31 |
| 9 | Steals | 7 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 21 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 53.3% | 8.1% | 25.5% | 0.198 |
 Nuggets | 64.8% | 12.1% | 13.5% | 0.136 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Thursday, December 18, 20259:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Magic vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- L vs Knicks 120-132 Dec 13, 2025
- W vs Heat 117-108 Dec 9, 2025
- L @ Knicks 100-106 Dec 7, 2025
- W vs Heat 106-105 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Spurs 112-114 Dec 3, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Rockets 128-125 Dec 15, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-105 Dec 11, 2025
- W @ Hornets 115-106 Dec 7, 2025
- W @ Hawks 134-133 Dec 5, 2025
- W @ Pacers 135-120 Dec 3, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 27, 2025 Nuggets @ Magic 126-127
More NBA Games on Dec 18, 2025
- Final
New York Knicks0-3114
Indiana Pacers2-1113Top: Nembhard 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1126
Charlotte Hornets2-1133Top: Johnson 43 PTS, 11 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-3106
Brooklyn Nets0-395Top: Jr. 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2101
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0122Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-194
San Antonio Spurs1-2119Top: Harper 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1111
Milwaukee Bucks0-3105Top: Ingram 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0128
New Orleans Pelicans0-3133Top: Durant 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0114
Dallas Mavericks1-2116Top: Cunningham 29 PTS, 10 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0143
Utah Jazz1-2135Top: Dončić 45 PTS, 11 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-199Top: Butler 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3133
Portland Trail Blazers2-0134Top: Avdija 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Magic vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Magic vs Nuggets on Dec 18, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 32 points.
What are the Magic and Nuggets records?
After this game the Magic were 15-12 and the Nuggets were 20-6 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Nuggets?
Paolo Banchero scored 26 for the Magic. Jamal Murray scored 32 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Magic vs Nuggets season series?
The Magic lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Magic vs Nuggets game?
The Magic beat the Nuggets 127-126 on Dec 27, 2025 at home.
Where was Magic vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Nuggets?
Magic-Nuggets: Q1 32-25, Q2 22-43, Q3 31-31, Q4 30-27.
What is next for the Magic and Nuggets?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.