The Denver Nuggets (19-6) and Orlando Magic (15-11) are slated to meet on Thursday at Ball Arena, tipping off at 9 p.m. ET. When these squads hit the floor, Nikola Jokic and Anthony Black are two players to watch.
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Nuggets vs. Magic: Dec. 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, December 18, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ALT, KTVD, KUSA, and FDSFL
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
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Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.6% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.6% | 13 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.6 | 14 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.7 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.0 | 29 |
Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.0% | 14 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 19 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 11 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.2 | 8 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 10 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.8 | 10 |
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Nuggets vs. Magic Top Players
Nuggets
- Jokic puts up 29.8 points, 12.4 rebounds and 10.8 assists for the Nuggets.
- Among active players, the Nuggets are led by Jamal Murray from beyond the arc. He hits 3.2 shots from deep per game.
- Jokic records 1.4 steals per game. Peyton Watson collects 1.1 blocks a contest.
Magic
- Desmond Bane takes the top spot on the Magic scoring and assist lists among active players, putting up 19.0 points and 4.6 assists per game.
- This season, Wendell Carter Jr. has a statline that includes 11.8 points, 2.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds per game.
- Bane averages 1.8 made threes per game.
- The Magic's defensive effort gets a boost from Black's 1.3 steals and Goga Bitadze's 1.3 blocks per game.
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Nuggets vs. Magic Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Peyton Watson: Questionable (Side),
Tim Hardaway Jr.: Questionable (Illness),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle)
Magic
Magic:
Tristan da Silva: Questionable (Shoulder),
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Jalen Suggs: Out (Hip),
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee)
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Pacers | W 135-120 | Away |
| 12/5/2025 | Hawks | W 134-133 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Hornets | W 115-106 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Kings | W 136-105 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rockets | W 128-125 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Magic | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Rockets | - | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Jazz | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Magic | - | Away |
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Spurs | L 114-112 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Heat | W 106-105 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Knicks | L 106-100 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Heat | W 117-108 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Knicks | L 132-120 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Nuggets | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Warriors | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Trail Blazers | - | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
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