The Orlando Magic (12 - 9) bounced back from having their five - game win streak snapped by the Clippers, defeating the struggling Denver Nuggets (8 - 14) by a score of 85 - 74. The Magic were able to withstand disappointing performances from starters Evan Fournier, who was held scoreless until he hit a single three - pointer late in the fourth quarter, and Channing Frye, who failed to score a point. With Fournier having an off - night, newly - implemented sixth man Victor Oladipo shouldered much of the load at shooting guard, playing 33 minutes and recording 11 points, three rebounds, three assists, and a mightily impressive four blocks. Orlando's defense was the true story of the night, as they held Denver to just 34 percent from the field. The stingy Magic defense also forced 17 turnovers. Their domincance on the defensive end made up for a rather lackluster offensive night, as the team shot only 43 percent and hit just one three - pointer. Denver's night was marked by the total inability to score the ball, particularly in the second half, where the Nuggets scored just 27 points over two quarters. There seemed to be a lid on the basket for Denver, as only three players cracked double - digits for scoring, and rising sixth man Will Barton (23 points, four rebounds, four steals) was the only player who scored over 13. While Barton provided a bright spot in a game - high 38 minutes off the bench, it seemed Denver could not manage to develop an offensive rhythm. Rookie Emmanuel Mudiay also continued to struggle, turning the ball over five times in just 22 minutes while scoring only six points and recording just four assists. Overall, Tuesday was a night the Nuggets would like to forget. They will hope to put it behind them as they take on the Timberwolves on Friday. Meanwhile, the surging Magic will face the second half of a back - to - back on Wednesday as they face the Suns in Orlando.
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