The latest on player injuries, health and status regarding the Sunday matchup between the Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

The Magic dropped their third straight contest Sunday at Kia Center against 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

The Nuggets are coming back to Denver with a 26-16 record after sweeping a couple of games in Florida. Here are three takeaways from Denver’s 113-100 win over the Magic on Sunday in Orlando.

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The Magic are trending the wrong way despite Paolo Banchero's return, while the Nuggets are on the rise. Look for Jamal Murray and Christian Braun to shine as Denver jumps out to an early lead and hangs on.

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets rolled to a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night ...

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The Orlando Magic are in the middle of a giant skid. Entering Thursday, the Magic sit at 24-24 on the year and have lost six of their last seven games. To make things worse, the Magic have a 4-10 record in the month of January.

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