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Magic Overcomes Jokic's Triple-Double to Secure Fifth Straight Victory

Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero lead the charge with 27 and 23 points respectively, clinching a 124-119 win over the Nuggets.

  • Orlando Magic overcame a triple-double by Nikola Jokic to record its fifth straight victory, winning 124-119 over the Denver Nuggets.
  • Franz Wagner scored 27 points and Paolo Banchero added 23 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.
  • Nikola Jokic collected 30 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets, who fell to 1-3 on their five-game road trip.
  • Magic shot 54.3 percent from the floor and held a 60-44 edge in points in the paint.
  • Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner clinched the win with six straight free throws in the final 14 seconds.
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