Nuggets take on magic
After a one-point win over the Toronto Raptors, the Denver Nuggets returned home, and after a slight adjustment, they ushered in the challenge of the Orlando Magic. Jokic has played another MVP-level season, leading the league in all kinds of high-level stats, and even breaking NBA records, which is the main reason why the Nuggets are currently able to rank sixth in the West. But this is also self-evident for Jokic's consumption, and even so, Malone has no other way, fortunately, the opponent in this game is the second-to-last Magic team in the East.
The Orlando Magic have suffered two straight losses, and this is their last leg in a four-game away game in the West, and the team's poor form is self-evident. For Jokic, this is a game that must be won, because the season is so long, every victory is crucial, and only by winning the game that should be won can a playoff spot be secured.
6 people scored in double figures
As soon as the first quarter of the game came up, the Magic team continued to play iron, the starting five tigers only scored 6 points in 13 shots, and the whole team only scored 14 points, and the temperament of the eastern fish belly was vividly displayed. In such a situation, the Nuggets naturally will not miss the opportunity, Jokic in a single quarter with 7 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, leading the team to bomb 29 points, directly to a 15-point lead. After returning from the second quarter, the Magic finally found their touch, Wagner Jr. had 10 points and 3 rebounds on 3-of-3 shooting, and the Magic scored 26 points in a single quarter.
In the face of the Magic's recovery, the Nuggets did not have a very good way to do it, but still just let the opponent narrow the point difference to 13 points. In the second half, the Magic team fought again, the Magic team fought more and more courageously, Carter Jr. shot 7 of 11, bombed 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, the team scored 30 points in a single quarter, at the critical moment, Jokic once again stepped forward, and then took 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Jeff Green also had 10 points and 1 assist, the Nuggets not only did not let the opponent narrow the point gap again, but expanded the lead to 15 points again.
After returning from the final quarter, the Magic's offensive form was still outstanding, Jokic looked a little tired, only 5 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist on 2-of-8 shooting, and 2 turnovers and 2 fouls, but even so, the Nuggets withstood the pressure and finally beat the Orlando Magic 121-111 to win 2 consecutive games.
Spurs old will erupt
Jokic, who led the team in a single core, was really too tired, shooting 10 of 26 from the field, with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists, including 5 frontcourt rebounds. But fortunately, in this game, the Nuggets' role players all shot away, Jeff Green had 17 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Barton also had 17 points and 7 rebounds, Hyland 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Gordon only had 6 shots, it was 10 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, the spurs veteran Forbes on the bench finally broke out, shooting 5 of 7, 4 of 3 three-pointers, with 16 points and 2 assists, as long as he shoots, Jokic will be extremely easy on the inside.
The Magic, who scored only 40 points in the first half, scored 71 points in the second half, and unfortunately failed to complete the reversal. Wagner Jr. had 26 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, and Carter also had 25 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, but Bamba only played 11 minutes, 1 of 4 shooting for 2 points and 3 rebounds, and also received 3 fouls, and was then abandoned by the head coach. Sargas had 16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, Harris 15 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, and Terrance Rose played 20 minutes without a single shot, relying on free throws to get 1 point, 2 rebounds and 1 assist.