The Denver Nuggets (27 - 44) ended their road trip on a high note Sunday with an easy 119 - 100 victory over the Orlando Magic (22 - 50) at the Amway Center. This game was close in the early going, but Denver broke it open with a 41 point outburst in the second quarter to take a 69 - 51 lead into halftime. Denver's Danilo Gallinari exploded for 40 points, including going 6 - for - 13 from beyond the arc as the Nuggets cruised to their 27th victory of the season. Orlando's Elfrid Payton had his triple - double streak halted at two games with a 6 point, eight rebound, and eight assist outing. With Sunday's win, Denver swept the season series over Orlando. Denver had lost three straight on its five game road trip, but was able to salvage a 2 - 3 mark on the swing with Sunday's convincing victory. Jameer Nelson was a question mark coming into this game as he was dealing with a hip injury, but was able to log 17 minutes on the floor and finish with 15 points and five assists against his former club. The Nuggets will return home to face the 76ers on Wednesday. Orlando came into this game on the heels of Friday's 111 - 104 victory over Portland that was arguably its best of the season. The Magic were unable to put together a good defensive effort and were blown out on their home court against a struggling Nuggets club. Andrew Nicholson was thrust into the starting lineup with Channing Frye sidelined and performed ably, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds. Tobias Harris missed his third straight game Sunday as he continues to deal with an ailing ankle, but he is close to a return. The Magic will have two days off before returning to action Wednesday against the Hawks.
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