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Orlando Magic 115, Denver Nuggets 126: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Orlando Magic, Orlando Magic 115 to Denver Nuggets 126, on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic.

NBAThursday, December 18, 2025
Final
DateDec 18, 2025
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVFanDuel SN FL, NBA League Pass, KTVD-TV (My20)
Attendance19,731

Line score

Team1234T
Orlando Magic32223130115
Denver Nuggets25433127126

Top performers

Orlando Magic
PointsPaolo Banchero · 26
ReboundsPaolo Banchero · 16
AssistsPaolo Banchero · 10
RatingPaolo Banchero · 26 PTS, 16 REB, 10 AST
Denver Nuggets
PointsJamal Murray · 32
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 11
AssistsNikola Jokic · 13
RatingNikola Jokic · 23 PTS, 11 REB, 13 AST

Team comparison

Orlando MagicDenver Nuggets
Points per game
108.5
114.5
Points allowed per game
114.0
113.3
15-12Record20-6
3rd in Southeast DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division
4-3Road record / home record2-2
WWLLLLast 5WLWWL
W2StreakW1

Team stats

Orlando MagicDenver Nuggets
43-91FG49-88
Field Goal %
47
56
11-333PT16-36
Three Point %
33
44
18-26FT12-15
Free Throw %
69
80
Rebounds
44
40
Offensive Rebounds
12
5
Defensive Rebounds
32
35
Assists
30
31
Steals
9
7
Blocks
6
3
Turnovers
9
13
Team Turnovers
1
2
Total Turnovers
10
15
Technical Fouls
2
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs G · Knee
Out
Jonathan Isaac F · Knee - Not Specified
Out
Paolo Banchero F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Tristan da Silva F · Calf - Strain
Day-To-Day
Jamal Cain F · Shoulder - Bruise
Day-To-Day
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

Orlando Magic

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Paolo Banchero39269-210-48-1216102102141-6
Wendell Carter Jr.292611-154-70-080012353+7
Tyus Jones1951-21-22-204000000-20
Desmond Bane3663-110-40-028102023-15
Anthony Black37228-182-64-623320204-5
Noah Penda1231-21-10-250110140-14
Goga Bitadze1963-70-10-041022402-18
Jett Howard29123-62-54-462010062+15
Jase Richardson1994-91-30-012210012+1
Team11543-9111-3318-264430996123217

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Cameron Johnson36196-93-54-41130010113+27
Spencer Jones1984-70-30-011030016+8
Nikola Jokic382310-170-23-411136201101+20
Jamal Murray363211-227-123-423110022+7
Bruce Brown34115-111-30-022200022-13
Zeke Nnaji800-00-00-012000010-2
Jonas Valanciunas13104-60-12-350212324-6
Tim Hardaway Jr.27125-82-40-040200040-1
Jalen Pickett2493-73-60-037000120+17
Julian Strawther621-10-00-000000000-2
Team12649-8816-3612-154031137353518

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · at Utah JazzW 123-108
Nov 10, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 107-100
Nov 7, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 119-126
Nov 5, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsL 104-117
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsL 94-103
Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118

Season series

DEN leads series 1-0
Dec 27, 2025DEN 126, ORL 127
Dec 18, 2025ORL 115, DEN 126

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 126-115, on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

What was the final score of Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets?

Orlando Magic 115, Denver Nuggets 126.

Who were the top performers?

Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero (26 points). Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray (32 points).

Where is Orlando Magic vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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