Nikola Jokic. Image via: Getty Images Nikola Jokic will play tonight against the Orlando Magic. He is not listed on the Denver Nuggets injury report for December 27, 2025.The timing matters. Jokic is coming off one of the biggest games of his career, scoring 56 points with 16 rebounds and 15 assists in an overtime win over Minnesota. That performance set the stage for Denver as it starts a long road trip.
Denver Nuggets Start Road Trip in Orlando
Denver Nuggets enters the night at 22-8, third in the Western Conference. Orlando is 17–14 and sixth in the East. The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET at the Kia Center.These teams played on December 18, when Denver won 126-115. Jokic set the NBA assist record for centers in that game. Injuries are affecting both sides again, but Denver remains an eight-point favorite with Jokic available.
Nikola Jokic’s Availability vs Orlando Magic (December 27, 2025)
Nikola Jokic leads the league in rebounds at 12.1 per game and assists at 11.0. He is also averaging 29.8 points, fifth in the NBA. With several teammates sidelined, Denver continues to run everything through him.His recent 55-point, 15-rebound, 15-assist line was the first of its kind in league history. Betting lines reflect his usage, with his points line at 30.5, rebounds at 12.5, and assists at 10.5.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report vs Orlando Magic (December 27, 2025)
Denver Nuggets will be without Tamar Bates (left foot surgery), Christian Braun (left ankle sprain), Aaron Gordon (right hamstring strain), and Cam Johnson (right knee hyperextension). Tim Hardaway Jr. and Peyton Watson have taken on larger roles, and Hardaway has started in recent games.Jamal Murray remains available and is averaging 25.4 points per game, giving Denver a reliable scoring partner next to Jokic.
Orlando Magic Injury Report vs Denver Nuggets (December 27, 2025)
Orlando is dealing with several injuries on the second night of a back-to-back. Goga Bitadze (left knee strain) and Jalen Suggs (left hip contusion) are questionable. Moritz Wagner, Franz Wagner, and Caleb Castleton are all doubtful.Paolo Banchero leads the Magic at 20.1 points per game. Orlando is coming off a 120-105 loss to Charlotte with a shortened rotation.
How to Watch Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic (December 27, 2025)
The game will air on ALT2, FDSFL, and WESH, with streaming available on Fubo. With Jokic cleared and Denver short-handed elsewhere, the focus stays on how much control he can maintain over the game from start to finish.