Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Denver Nuggets (10-11) play against the Orlando Magic (18-18) at Amway Center
Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 1, 2021
Denver Nuggets 103, Orlando Magic 108 (Final)
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Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC draft picks with a big night.
Thunder lose another fun, competitive game.
Rockets win 4th straight.
Magic win.
Clippers lose 3rd straight to fall to .500.
Tankathon about to get lit like it’s 2021. – 12:50 AM
OKC draft picks with a big night.
Thunder lose another fun, competitive game.
Rockets win 4th straight.
Magic win.
Clippers lose 3rd straight to fall to .500.
Tankathon about to get lit like it’s 2021. – 12:50 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone called out his starters for the beginning of the third quarter tonight. Orlando opened the half on a 12-3 run: “Monte, Will, Jeff, Aaron, Nikola. Those guys were not ready to play.” pic.twitter.com/T1pn15D5aU – 12:30 AM
Michael Malone called out his starters for the beginning of the third quarter tonight. Orlando opened the half on a 12-3 run: “Monte, Will, Jeff, Aaron, Nikola. Those guys were not ready to play.” pic.twitter.com/T1pn15D5aU – 12:30 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Franz Wagner is an intriguing player. Did not expect him to play like this. Tantalizing combination of shooting, playmaking, and off-ball skills.
Who’s a good comp for his play style? I keep picturing some combination of Kings Hedo and Danny Granger, but I’m not sure that works – 11:16 PM
Franz Wagner is an intriguing player. Did not expect him to play like this. Tantalizing combination of shooting, playmaking, and off-ball skills.
Who’s a good comp for his play style? I keep picturing some combination of Kings Hedo and Danny Granger, but I’m not sure that works – 11:16 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
“Big dub tonight!”
@Franz Wagner 🗣 pic.twitter.com/2Y7kJyQg5g – 10:13 PM
“Big dub tonight!”
@Franz Wagner 🗣 pic.twitter.com/2Y7kJyQg5g – 10:13 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Cole Anthony on facing Aaron Gordon:
A.G. was a real cool dude. I got a lot of love for him. I’m very appreciative. He was actually renting me my first apartment. It was dope to not let him come back here and walk all over us. He had a good game but I was happy we got the win. – 10:13 PM
Cole Anthony on facing Aaron Gordon:
A.G. was a real cool dude. I got a lot of love for him. I’m very appreciative. He was actually renting me my first apartment. It was dope to not let him come back here and walk all over us. He had a good game but I was happy we got the win. – 10:13 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets have a 119.5 defenisve rating over their last eight games in which theyve gone 1-7 — the worst mark in the NBA by 3.4 points. – 10:06 PM
The Nuggets have a 119.5 defenisve rating over their last eight games in which theyve gone 1-7 — the worst mark in the NBA by 3.4 points. – 10:06 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Last time a team made 60% or more of their field goals against Pelicans: Nuggets on 11/17/2017 in Denver (146-114).
Worst opponent FG% in a game in franchise history: Timberwolves shot 65.1% on 4/13/2016 (144-109).
Mavericks currently shooting 68.8% w/ 2:45 left.
Embarrassing. – 10:00 PM
Last time a team made 60% or more of their field goals against Pelicans: Nuggets on 11/17/2017 in Denver (146-114).
Worst opponent FG% in a game in franchise history: Timberwolves shot 65.1% on 4/13/2016 (144-109).
Mavericks currently shooting 68.8% w/ 2:45 left.
Embarrassing. – 10:00 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone: “We let Gary Harris drive to his right hand. We should know better than anybody in the world which way Gary Harris is driving.” – 9:51 PM
Malone: “We let Gary Harris drive to his right hand. We should know better than anybody in the world which way Gary Harris is driving.” – 9:51 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Lots of Marlins nuggets off a busy week: The plan with Garcia; bullpen; Stallings; Wendle; search for another starting OF; what Marlins are asking for when teams call for best young pitchers; Jeter, Ng weigh in: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:50 PM
Lots of Marlins nuggets off a busy week: The plan with Garcia; bullpen; Stallings; Wendle; search for another starting OF; what Marlins are asking for when teams call for best young pitchers; Jeter, Ng weigh in: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:50 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone also said postgame that he didn’t feel like the starting group – Jokić, Barton, Morris, AG, and Jeff Green – was ready to play in the third quarter, when Orlando came back strong after being down 16 at the half. – 9:44 PM
Coach Malone also said postgame that he didn’t feel like the starting group – Jokić, Barton, Morris, AG, and Jeff Green – was ready to play in the third quarter, when Orlando came back strong after being down 16 at the half. – 9:44 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone postgame: “You can’t play one quarter of basketball and expect to win.”
Said they defended in the first quarter, & then didn’t defend anyone after that.
Specifically pointed out the PITP for the Magic. Nuggets gave up only 10 in the first, 56 in other 3 quarters. – 9:42 PM
Coach Malone postgame: “You can’t play one quarter of basketball and expect to win.”
Said they defended in the first quarter, & then didn’t defend anyone after that.
Specifically pointed out the PITP for the Magic. Nuggets gave up only 10 in the first, 56 in other 3 quarters. – 9:42 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Malone on the defensive issues: “Everything under the sun.”
First thing he pointed to was Orlando’s 66 points in the paint. – 9:38 PM
Malone on the defensive issues: “Everything under the sun.”
First thing he pointed to was Orlando’s 66 points in the paint. – 9:38 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone postgame in Orlando: “You can’t play one quarter of defense and expect to win. We got lucky in Miami.” – 9:35 PM
Michael Malone postgame in Orlando: “You can’t play one quarter of defense and expect to win. We got lucky in Miami.” – 9:35 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
And while Orlando lived in the paint in the 2nd half — 38 points on 19/24 shooting (66 points for the game), the #Nuggets took just 7 shots….total… in the paint in the second half. And the jumpers didn’t fall at a high enough rate to hold off the Magic. – 9:35 PM
And while Orlando lived in the paint in the 2nd half — 38 points on 19/24 shooting (66 points for the game), the #Nuggets took just 7 shots….total… in the paint in the second half. And the jumpers didn’t fall at a high enough rate to hold off the Magic. – 9:35 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Orlando scores 93 points over the final three quarters. Denver’s defense let it down, as #Nuggets fall to 10-11 on the season. – 9:34 PM
Orlando scores 93 points over the final three quarters. Denver’s defense let it down, as #Nuggets fall to 10-11 on the season. – 9:34 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
“I FEEL LIKE MONEY, MAN” – @Cole Anthony to @DanteMagic after going off for 24p,8r,7a in his return. A 108-103 win for the Magic over the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/24ue206Xdr – 9:30 PM
“I FEEL LIKE MONEY, MAN” – @Cole Anthony to @DanteMagic after going off for 24p,8r,7a in his return. A 108-103 win for the Magic over the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/24ue206Xdr – 9:30 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
This is two straight games now where the #Nuggets 2nd half defense has let them down. Even in the win vs. Miami, they allowed 68 in the 2nd half. Orlando shot 68 percent in the 2nd half tonight. So finishing what they start is the emphasis for Saturday at the Knicks. – 9:30 PM
This is two straight games now where the #Nuggets 2nd half defense has let them down. Even in the win vs. Miami, they allowed 68 in the 2nd half. Orlando shot 68 percent in the 2nd half tonight. So finishing what they start is the emphasis for Saturday at the Knicks. – 9:30 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Good win for the Magic to snap their losing streak. Game-winner for Franz Wagner. Good stuff all around for Orlando. – 9:26 PM
Good win for the Magic to snap their losing streak. Game-winner for Franz Wagner. Good stuff all around for Orlando. – 9:26 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Cole Anthony iced the win for the Magic, 108-103, to snap a 7-game losing streak with a win over the Nuggets. – 9:25 PM
Cole Anthony iced the win for the Magic, 108-103, to snap a 7-game losing streak with a win over the Nuggets. – 9:25 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Context:
The Nuggets did not NEED this win. It’s December 1st. They’re fine. It is what it is.
More context;
Holy shit, that was a mess of a game. – 9:25 PM
Context:
The Nuggets did not NEED this win. It’s December 1st. They’re fine. It is what it is.
More context;
Holy shit, that was a mess of a game. – 9:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Awful loss. Doesn’t matter how many players Denver is down. Nuggets have Nikola Jokic and this was the Magic. Denver drops to 10-11. Still five games left on this road trip. – 9:25 PM
Awful loss. Doesn’t matter how many players Denver is down. Nuggets have Nikola Jokic and this was the Magic. Denver drops to 10-11. Still five games left on this road trip. – 9:25 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Will Barton wanted a foul on the 3, didn’t get it.
Magic snap a 7-game losing streak thanks to Cole Anthony’s big return.
24p,8r,7a for Anthony.
108-103 @Orlando Magic on top of the @Denver Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/lQ5P3r7Yfo – 9:24 PM
Will Barton wanted a foul on the 3, didn’t get it.
Magic snap a 7-game losing streak thanks to Cole Anthony’s big return.
24p,8r,7a for Anthony.
108-103 @Orlando Magic on top of the @Denver Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/lQ5P3r7Yfo – 9:24 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
And a rare bad game from Jokic. His 18-15-7 statline doesn’t tell the story. He was really bad after the first quarter. – 9:23 PM
And a rare bad game from Jokic. His 18-15-7 statline doesn’t tell the story. He was really bad after the first quarter. – 9:23 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Gary Harris absolutely mugged Will Barton on that game-tying three-point attempt. It missed by a mile and the Magic are going to complete the double-digit comeback against Denver. – 9:23 PM
Gary Harris absolutely mugged Will Barton on that game-tying three-point attempt. It missed by a mile and the Magic are going to complete the double-digit comeback against Denver. – 9:23 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Wow, Denver looking like they have no idea what they’re doing down 3 with under 20 seconds to go. Malone screams for a timeout with 8.4 secs left. 106-103 Magic lead. – 9:20 PM
Wow, Denver looking like they have no idea what they’re doing down 3 with under 20 seconds to go. Malone screams for a timeout with 8.4 secs left. 106-103 Magic lead. – 9:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That is a ludicrous timeout by Malone. The Magic will now foul up 3 with 8 seconds left to go, and the ball was in Barton’s hands who’s shooting like a million percent – 9:20 PM
That is a ludicrous timeout by Malone. The Magic will now foul up 3 with 8 seconds left to go, and the ball was in Barton’s hands who’s shooting like a million percent – 9:20 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Nikola Jokic turned the ball over after traveling to give the Magic the ball back with 43.4 seconds left. – 9:18 PM
Nikola Jokic turned the ball over after traveling to give the Magic the ball back with 43.4 seconds left. – 9:18 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Franz Wagner’s step back 3 gives the Magic their first lead of the night over the Nuggets at 106-103 – 9:17 PM
Franz Wagner’s step back 3 gives the Magic their first lead of the night over the Nuggets at 106-103 – 9:17 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Franz Wagner knocks down a triple to give the @Orlando Magic their first lead of the night.
Magic 106, Nuggets 103 with 1:43 left in the 4th. – 9:16 PM
Franz Wagner knocks down a triple to give the @Orlando Magic their first lead of the night.
Magic 106, Nuggets 103 with 1:43 left in the 4th. – 9:16 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Franz Wagner hits a 3-pointer with 1:45 left to give the Magic a 3-point lead. – 9:16 PM
Franz Wagner hits a 3-pointer with 1:45 left to give the Magic a 3-point lead. – 9:16 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
ignite the torch 🔥
📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/R6CNbSPEdt – 9:08 PM
ignite the torch 🔥
📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/R6CNbSPEdt – 9:08 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
So many lapses and breakdowns in Denver’s second-half defense. But Nikola Jokic can make up for a multitude of sins. – 9:03 PM
So many lapses and breakdowns in Denver’s second-half defense. But Nikola Jokic can make up for a multitude of sins. – 9:03 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
RJ Hampton has a chance to tie the game up at the FT line with 9:46 to go in the game. – 8:58 PM
RJ Hampton has a chance to tie the game up at the FT line with 9:46 to go in the game. – 8:58 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Cole Anthony in his first game back…
16p,5r,5a (7/16 FG) in 29 minutes thru three quarters.
Magic trail Nuggets 83-79 heading into 4th. – 8:53 PM
Cole Anthony in his first game back…
16p,5r,5a (7/16 FG) in 29 minutes thru three quarters.
Magic trail Nuggets 83-79 heading into 4th. – 8:53 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Cole Anthony through three quarters:
16 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
welcome back Cole 🤝
@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/nbcMNgzxkr – 8:52 PM
Cole Anthony through three quarters:
16 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
welcome back Cole 🤝
@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/nbcMNgzxkr – 8:52 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Denver 83, Orlando 79 pic.twitter.com/INFrnpSKRK – 8:51 PM
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Denver 83, Orlando 79 pic.twitter.com/INFrnpSKRK – 8:51 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q: Nuggets 83, Magic 79
Jokic: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
Aaron Gordon: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Anthony: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists – 8:49 PM
End of 3Q: Nuggets 83, Magic 79
Jokic: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists
Aaron Gordon: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Anthony: 16 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists – 8:49 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
shoutout Mo BAMBA
congrats on 1,000 career rebounds 👏 pic.twitter.com/ozSwei502A – 8:48 PM
shoutout Mo BAMBA
congrats on 1,000 career rebounds 👏 pic.twitter.com/ozSwei502A – 8:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver doesn’t HAVE to win this game, but it would be a pretty bad loss. Bench has to pick up the starters’ slack, particularly Jokić in this third quarter. – 8:41 PM
Denver doesn’t HAVE to win this game, but it would be a pretty bad loss. Bench has to pick up the starters’ slack, particularly Jokić in this third quarter. – 8:41 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Wendell Carter Jr. buries a 3-pointer from the top of the arc, Malone calls TO and bolts right to Zeke Nnaji about the coverage. Zeke didn’t even look at him as he walked off the court.
Nuggets’ lead down to 73-69. – 8:41 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. buries a 3-pointer from the top of the arc, Malone calls TO and bolts right to Zeke Nnaji about the coverage. Zeke didn’t even look at him as he walked off the court.
Nuggets’ lead down to 73-69. – 8:41 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Wendell Carter Jr. cuts the Nuggets’ lead to 4 points after a 3-pointer with 3:29 left in the 3rd. – 8:41 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. cuts the Nuggets’ lead to 4 points after a 3-pointer with 3:29 left in the 3rd. – 8:41 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Cole Anthony was whistled for a blocking foul on Aaron Gordon. The Magic will challenge it with 5:44 left in the 3rd down by 7. – 8:32 PM
Cole Anthony was whistled for a blocking foul on Aaron Gordon. The Magic will challenge it with 5:44 left in the 3rd down by 7. – 8:32 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
just throw it up, @Franz Wagner will get it
📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/yWcMnsMShR – 8:29 PM
just throw it up, @Franz Wagner will get it
📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/yWcMnsMShR – 8:29 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I would like the Nuggets to please be able to merely pass the ball to the giant 7 foot MVP correctly. – 8:26 PM
I would like the Nuggets to please be able to merely pass the ball to the giant 7 foot MVP correctly. – 8:26 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
📂 things you love to see
└📂 @Cole Anthony @TheRealMoBamba
📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/i8DxaHunKi – 8:24 PM
📂 things you love to see
└📂 @Cole Anthony
@TheRealMoBamba📺: https://t.co/TSug4kvFSB pic.twitter.com/i8DxaHunKi – 8:24 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime: Nuggets 63, Magic 47
Jokic has 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists
Cole Anthony has 8 points to lead the Magic. – 8:06 PM
Halftime: Nuggets 63, Magic 47
Jokic has 12 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists
Cole Anthony has 8 points to lead the Magic. – 8:06 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Nikola Jokic just earned MVP chants from the crowd in Orlando at the FT line. – 8:02 PM
Nikola Jokic just earned MVP chants from the crowd in Orlando at the FT line. – 8:02 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon is soaking this in. Now with nine points and a couple jams. He’s loving it. – 7:55 PM
Aaron Gordon is soaking this in. Now with nine points and a couple jams. He’s loving it. – 7:55 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic with 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists on 3-5 shooting in just over 9 minutes. What a monster. – 7:51 PM
Jokic with 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists on 3-5 shooting in just over 9 minutes. What a monster. – 7:51 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The Magic struggle shooting in the first quarter.
Orlando goes just 27.3% from the floor and 11.1% from three.
Nuggets 29, Magic 15 after one. – 7:39 PM
The Magic struggle shooting in the first quarter.
Orlando goes just 27.3% from the floor and 11.1% from three.
Nuggets 29, Magic 15 after one. – 7:39 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
As dominant first quarter as you could hope for. #Nuggets lead 29-15 after one.
Jokic has 7 points, 8 boards and 3 assists.
AG has 4 pooints, 2 boards, 1 assist, 1 body. – 7:39 PM
As dominant first quarter as you could hope for. #Nuggets lead 29-15 after one.
Jokic has 7 points, 8 boards and 3 assists.
AG has 4 pooints, 2 boards, 1 assist, 1 body. – 7:39 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Denver 29, Orlando 15 pic.twitter.com/jlmpfrztKI – 7:39 PM
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Denver 29, Orlando 15 pic.twitter.com/jlmpfrztKI – 7:39 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q: Nuggets 29, Magic 15
Nikola Jokic nearly already has a double-double with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Meanwhile, Gary Harris leads the Magic with 5 points. – 7:37 PM
End of 1Q: Nuggets 29, Magic 15
Nikola Jokic nearly already has a double-double with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Meanwhile, Gary Harris leads the Magic with 5 points. – 7:37 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Air Gordon just jammed all over you pic.twitter.com/c5mZ0ZMkfL – 7:35 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Air Gordon just jammed all over you pic.twitter.com/c5mZ0ZMkfL – 7:35 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
sounds like Marcin Gortat will be on the Magic telecast on December 17th. 👀 – 7:34 PM
sounds like Marcin Gortat will be on the Magic telecast on December 17th. 👀 – 7:34 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,152 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:29 PM
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,152 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:29 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
That’s the third time Nikola Jokic has passed up an open 3-pointer. Malone noticed it, too, and wondered if his wrist was still bothering him. – 7:27 PM
That’s the third time Nikola Jokic has passed up an open 3-pointer. Malone noticed it, too, and wondered if his wrist was still bothering him. – 7:27 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic just played a tribute video for Aaron Gordon in his first game back in Orlando pic.twitter.com/adpWj2wpD1 – 7:25 PM
The Magic just played a tribute video for Aaron Gordon in his first game back in Orlando pic.twitter.com/adpWj2wpD1 – 7:25 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon gets his Magic tribute video. pic.twitter.com/M56dUCmC89 – 7:25 PM
Aaron Gordon gets his Magic tribute video. pic.twitter.com/M56dUCmC89 – 7:25 PM
John Denton @JohnDenton555
A video tribute to former @Orlando Magic F Aaron Gordon being played on the Amway Center replay board. Gordon waves to the crowd , who gave him a light round of applause. – 7:24 PM
A video tribute to former @Orlando Magic F Aaron Gordon being played on the Amway Center replay board. Gordon waves to the crowd , who gave him a light round of applause. – 7:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Gary Harris just slapped the ball out of Will Barton’s hands, and Will went to the huddle smiling.
“Damn, boy!” – 7:22 PM
Gary Harris just slapped the ball out of Will Barton’s hands, and Will went to the huddle smiling.
“Damn, boy!” – 7:22 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Nuggets lead the Magic at the first timeout, 15-4. pic.twitter.com/hkr8nC29rC – 7:22 PM
The Nuggets lead the Magic at the first timeout, 15-4. pic.twitter.com/hkr8nC29rC – 7:22 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jeff Green very aggressive to start this game and it’s paying off – he drew two early fouls on Mo Bamba who heads to the Magic bench. – 7:19 PM
Jeff Green very aggressive to start this game and it’s paying off – he drew two early fouls on Mo Bamba who heads to the Magic bench. – 7:19 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Aaron Gordon scores the first bucket in his return to Orlando. He was greeted by a smattering of boos/cheers upon introductions. – 7:11 PM
Aaron Gordon scores the first bucket in his return to Orlando. He was greeted by a smattering of boos/cheers upon introductions. – 7:11 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon opens the scoring against his former team with a layup off a Nikola Jokic assist. – 7:11 PM
Aaron Gordon opens the scoring against his former team with a layup off a Nikola Jokic assist. – 7:11 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Gary Harris just ran over to hug Coach Malone before tip-off and I’ll be totally honest I thought I was ready and I wasn’t – 7:10 PM
Gary Harris just ran over to hug Coach Malone before tip-off and I’ll be totally honest I thought I was ready and I wasn’t – 7:10 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Day 1⃣
Magic (4-18) vs. Nuggets (10-10) tips off in a couple minutes.
@osmattmurschel still on duty for tonight, but then the baton will be passed to ya boy. pic.twitter.com/krImndpi74 – 7:07 PM
Day 1⃣
Magic (4-18) vs. Nuggets (10-10) tips off in a couple minutes.
@osmattmurschel still on duty for tonight, but then the baton will be passed to ya boy. pic.twitter.com/krImndpi74 – 7:07 PM
John Denton @JohnDenton555
A funny twist to tonight’s pregame: While @Denver Nuggets F Aaron Gordon was going through his pregame warmups prior to facing the @Orlando Magic the Amway Center’s PA system blared his rap song, “Pull Up” that featured rapper, Moe. – 6:45 PM
A funny twist to tonight’s pregame: While @Denver Nuggets F Aaron Gordon was going through his pregame warmups prior to facing the @Orlando Magic the Amway Center’s PA system blared his rap song, “Pull Up” that featured rapper, Moe. – 6:45 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Same 5⃣ to start tonight!
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/7KxsLFxIGT – 6:41 PM
Same 5⃣ to start tonight!
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/7KxsLFxIGT – 6:41 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
How the @AltitudeTV crew prepared for the Nuggets game tonight in Orlando.
Lazy River.
@ChrisMarlowe @ScottHastings @BillHanzlik @VicLombardi @Chris Dempsey pic.twitter.com/JaxWooUlvm – 6:38 PM
How the @AltitudeTV crew prepared for the Nuggets game tonight in Orlando.
Lazy River.
@ChrisMarlowe @ScottHastings @BillHanzlik @VicLombardi @Chris Dempsey pic.twitter.com/JaxWooUlvm – 6:38 PM
Cayleigh Griffin @cayleighgriffin
Coach Silas is hopeful DJ Augustin will be back for Friday’s game vs. Orlando. – 6:32 PM
Coach Silas is hopeful DJ Augustin will be back for Friday’s game vs. Orlando. – 6:32 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Keys to the game
Nuggets vs Magic
🔑 Spotlight your centerpiece – Jokić is back and it’s like milk and cookies oh so good
🔑 Discipline – defense and game plan execution
🔑 Next man up (again) – no Austin Rivers no Bones Hyland so who steps up? pic.twitter.com/sV00tx6Lz0 – 6:31 PM
Keys to the game
Nuggets vs Magic
🔑 Spotlight your centerpiece – Jokić is back and it’s like milk and cookies oh so good
🔑 Discipline – defense and game plan execution
🔑 Next man up (again) – no Austin Rivers no Bones Hyland so who steps up? pic.twitter.com/sV00tx6Lz0 – 6:31 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 23 vs DENVER
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
5⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
1⃣4⃣G: @Gary Harris
5⃣0⃣G: @The_ColeAnthony
7 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)
📲Bally Sports App
📻@1045thebeat
#MagicTogether – 6:31 PM
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 23 vs DENVER
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
5⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
1⃣4⃣G: @Gary Harris
5⃣0⃣G: @The_ColeAnthony
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#MagicTogether – 6:31 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
JaMychal Green (left elbow sprain) is available for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 6:30 PM
JaMychal Green (left elbow sprain) is available for tonight’s game.
#MileHighBasketball – 6:30 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Doc Rivers said his son Austin ‘felt terrible’ today. Austin, of the Denver Nuggets is battling COVID-19. Doc said his son was asymptomatic on Tuesday, and also said Austin ‘would be fine.’ ‘This thing is real,’ Doc said, referring to the virus. – 6:12 PM
Doc Rivers said his son Austin ‘felt terrible’ today. Austin, of the Denver Nuggets is battling COVID-19. Doc said his son was asymptomatic on Tuesday, and also said Austin ‘would be fine.’ ‘This thing is real,’ Doc said, referring to the virus. – 6:12 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Gary Harris getting together with some of the Nuggets crew pregame.
He meets Will Barton on the other side of the basket for a big hug. pic.twitter.com/rbodFRVc53 – 6:06 PM
Gary Harris getting together with some of the Nuggets crew pregame.
He meets Will Barton on the other side of the basket for a big hug. pic.twitter.com/rbodFRVc53 – 6:06 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
ACTIVE LISTS:
December 1 vs Denver
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/eEKZlhL6Av – 6:05 PM
ACTIVE LISTS:
December 1 vs Denver
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/eEKZlhL6Av – 6:05 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Good to see a familiar face!
🤝 @RJ Hampton pic.twitter.com/U6OQnupWLO – 5:53 PM
Good to see a familiar face!
🤝 @RJ Hampton pic.twitter.com/U6OQnupWLO – 5:53 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Malone giving lots of praise for AG in his pregame media availability in Orlando.
“I think this is the best Aaron Gordon has ever played.” – 5:35 PM
Malone giving lots of praise for AG in his pregame media availability in Orlando.
“I think this is the best Aaron Gordon has ever played.” – 5:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Florida Fits part
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Mt6aHIfQ3X – 5:33 PM
Florida Fits part
#ULTRADrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Mt6aHIfQ3X – 5:33 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
📍Amway Center
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley says Cole Anthony, who has missed the last six games with a sprained right ankle, will available tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. – 5:27 PM
📍Amway Center
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley says Cole Anthony, who has missed the last six games with a sprained right ankle, will available tonight vs. the Denver Nuggets. – 5:27 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
🚨 INJURY UPDATE:
@Orlando Magic guard @Cole Anthony, who has missed the last six games with a sprained right ankle, will be active and start tonight vs Denver.
#MagicTogether – 5:23 PM
🚨 INJURY UPDATE:
@Orlando Magic guard @Cole Anthony, who has missed the last six games with a sprained right ankle, will be active and start tonight vs Denver.
#MagicTogether – 5:23 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
What makes the Suns’ defense so stifling? What lies ahead for MPJ and the injury-ravaged Nuggets? Lots to unpack this week on Group Chat with @Justin Verrier and @BigWos: open.spotify.com/episode/3riRQB… – 4:53 PM
What makes the Suns’ defense so stifling? What lies ahead for MPJ and the injury-ravaged Nuggets? Lots to unpack this week on Group Chat with @Justin Verrier and @BigWos: open.spotify.com/episode/3riRQB… – 4:53 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Over/Under 26 points for Nikola tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball – 4:52 PM
Over/Under 26 points for Nikola tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball – 4:52 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 The Suns win their 17th straight game
🏀 Nets and Knicks rotation changes
🏀 How MPJ’s injury impacts Denver
🏀 Tampering punishment for the Bulls and Heat
‘Group Chat’ with @Justin Verrier, @Rob Mahoney, and @BigWos: open.spotify.com/episode/3riRQB… – 4:39 PM
🏀 The Suns win their 17th straight game
🏀 Nets and Knicks rotation changes
🏀 How MPJ’s injury impacts Denver
🏀 Tampering punishment for the Bulls and Heat
‘Group Chat’ with @Justin Verrier, @Rob Mahoney, and @BigWos: open.spotify.com/episode/3riRQB… – 4:39 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I’m curious to know if MPJ will try to come back this season. Denver cannot claim a Disabled Player Exception if he comes back, if I’m remembering correctly, so MPJ would need to be designated out for the year (as would Dozier) before Denver can add a roster spot to help now. – 4:31 PM
I’m curious to know if MPJ will try to come back this season. Denver cannot claim a Disabled Player Exception if he comes back, if I’m remembering correctly, so MPJ would need to be designated out for the year (as would Dozier) before Denver can add a roster spot to help now. – 4:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
See y’all at the DNVR bar for the Nuggets game tonight! Going with @GbridgfordNFL if you wanna meet a celeb! – 4:25 PM
See y’all at the DNVR bar for the Nuggets game tonight! Going with @GbridgfordNFL if you wanna meet a celeb! – 4:25 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
From Bones Hyland’s Instagram story after he was originally placed in the league’s health and safety protocols. He’s not listed on the latest injury report, but it’s unclear whether he will be available tonight. pic.twitter.com/wD1Le6psmk – 4:15 PM
From Bones Hyland’s Instagram story after he was originally placed in the league’s health and safety protocols. He’s not listed on the latest injury report, but it’s unclear whether he will be available tonight. pic.twitter.com/wD1Le6psmk – 4:15 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We’re all pulling for you.
Good luck in your recovery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vxoTr8peUr – 3:45 PM
We’re all pulling for you.
Good luck in your recovery 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vxoTr8peUr – 3:45 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Here’s the play during Heat-Nuggets where Bam Adebayo injured his right thumb. He goes up for a pass and slams his hand against Jeff Green’s. You can see him clutching his hand after. He later entered the fourth quarter with his right hand taped. pic.twitter.com/KSWhm4JgBk – 3:40 PM
Here’s the play during Heat-Nuggets where Bam Adebayo injured his right thumb. He goes up for a pass and slams his hand against Jeff Green’s. You can see him clutching his hand after. He later entered the fourth quarter with his right hand taped. pic.twitter.com/KSWhm4JgBk – 3:40 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Michael Porter Jr. has undergone lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic, per the Nuggets. He will be out indefinitely. – 3:36 PM
Michael Porter Jr. has undergone lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic, per the Nuggets. He will be out indefinitely. – 3:36 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets announce Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas. It’s the same clinic and surgeon that operated on Porter in 2018. The team says he’s out indefinitely. – 3:34 PM
Nuggets announce Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas. It’s the same clinic and surgeon that operated on Porter in 2018. The team says he’s out indefinitely. – 3:34 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.
It was his third back surgery and the second since the team drafted him in 2018.
denverpost.com/2021/12/01/nug… – 3:33 PM
#Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.
It was his third back surgery and the second since the team drafted him in 2018.
denverpost.com/2021/12/01/nug… – 3:33 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
The Nuggets have updated Michael Porter Jr.’s injury:
“Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has undergone lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic. He will be out indefinitely.” – 3:30 PM
The Nuggets have updated Michael Porter Jr.’s injury:
“Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has undergone lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic. He will be out indefinitely.” – 3:30 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nuggets say Michael Porter Jr. had his surgery — lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic. Denver says MPJ will be out indefinitely. – 3:29 PM
Nuggets say Michael Porter Jr. had his surgery — lumbar spine surgery performed by Dr. Andrew Dossett at the Carrell Clinic. Denver says MPJ will be out indefinitely. – 3:29 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets announce Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery and is out indefinitely. – 3:28 PM
#Nuggets announce Michael Porter Jr. underwent lumbar spine surgery and is out indefinitely. – 3:28 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Here’s Bam Adebayo saying he was “alright” when asked about grabbing at his right hand during Monday’s loss to the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/th5nOTF3p4 – 3:23 PM
Here’s Bam Adebayo saying he was “alright” when asked about grabbing at his right hand during Monday’s loss to the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/th5nOTF3p4 – 3:23 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend, the team announced – 3:02 PM
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend, the team announced – 3:02 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
need a new lock screen for December? bet pic.twitter.com/wLGD0LO6bd – 3:02 PM
need a new lock screen for December? bet pic.twitter.com/wLGD0LO6bd – 3:02 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat announce that Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Heat announce that Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:01 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1990, the @Los Angeles Clippers Charles Smith tied a franchise single-game record by scoring 52 points in a 137-121 win over the Nuggets.
Smith matched Bob McAdoo, who had two 52-point games with the Buffao Braves in the 1970s. They still share the record today. pic.twitter.com/ieG07YIvxO – 3:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1990, the @Los Angeles Clippers Charles Smith tied a franchise single-game record by scoring 52 points in a 137-121 win over the Nuggets.
Smith matched Bob McAdoo, who had two 52-point games with the Buffao Braves in the 1970s. They still share the record today. pic.twitter.com/ieG07YIvxO – 3:01 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Heat say Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Heat say Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend. A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Per Heat: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend. A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
INJURY UPDATE: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
INJURY UPDATE: Bam Adebayo suffered a torn Ulnar Collateral Ligament in his right thumb during Monday’s game vs Denver and will undergo surgery this weekend.
A timetable on his return will be provided post-surgery. – 3:00 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
ROSTER UPDATE: We’ve transferred Petr Cornelie to @NBAGrandRapids
#MileHighBasketball – 2:53 PM
ROSTER UPDATE: We’ve transferred Petr Cornelie to @NBAGrandRapids
#MileHighBasketball – 2:53 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets sent 2-way player Petr Cornelie to Grand Rapids today. The Gold host the Wisconsin Herd for a two-game back-to-back set Friday and Saturday, and it’s a good opportunity for Cornelie to play real minutes over the weekend. Denver’s currently banged up, but in the backcourt. – 2:52 PM
Nuggets sent 2-way player Petr Cornelie to Grand Rapids today. The Gold host the Wisconsin Herd for a two-game back-to-back set Friday and Saturday, and it’s a good opportunity for Cornelie to play real minutes over the weekend. Denver’s currently banged up, but in the backcourt. – 2:52 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
trying to think of the funniest possible outcome for Aaron Gordon’s return to Amway – 2:49 PM
trying to think of the funniest possible outcome for Aaron Gordon’s return to Amway – 2:49 PM
Terrence Ross @TerrenceRoss
#59: Late Night, Come Home youtu.be/fgZhE0wcsWM via @YouTube @TRossPodcast – 2:35 PM
#59: Late Night, Come Home youtu.be/fgZhE0wcsWM via @YouTube @TRossPodcast
– 2:35 PMOrlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
back in the O 🪄
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back in the O 🪄
🆚: @Denver Nuggets
📍: @AmwayCenter
🕖: 7 p.m.
📺: @BallySportsFL
📻: @1045thebeat pic.twitter.com/78N5TVN17t – 2:02 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
An inside look at where the Nuggets are staying in Orlando.
Wanted to go to Disney World but didn’t have time so this is what you get for #wanderingwinge. pic.twitter.com/mGpI7rwHVS – 1:48 PM
An inside look at where the Nuggets are staying in Orlando.
Wanted to go to Disney World but didn’t have time so this is what you get for #wanderingwinge. pic.twitter.com/mGpI7rwHVS – 1:48 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Denver’s Jokic/Gordon/Jeff Green trio remains intact tonight in Orlando.
Pure dominance: Nuggets have a 128.5 ORtg, 104 DRtg, 24.5 NetRtg with that 3-man lineup this season. It’s Denver’s best 3-man NetRtg (minimum 150 min) and the 5th best NetRtg of any 3-man lineup in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/FmTtXjJqrl – 1:02 PM
Denver’s Jokic/Gordon/Jeff Green trio remains intact tonight in Orlando.
Pure dominance: Nuggets have a 128.5 ORtg, 104 DRtg, 24.5 NetRtg with that 3-man lineup this season. It’s Denver’s best 3-man NetRtg (minimum 150 min) and the 5th best NetRtg of any 3-man lineup in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/FmTtXjJqrl – 1:02 PM
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