The Orlando Magic are at home on Saturday night as they host the Denver Nuggets in an interconference showdown.
Orlando enters Saturday’s game with a 17-14 record after losing at home to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.
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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0)Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Anthony Black led the way for the Magic as he recorded 24 points and four assists while Desmond Bane added 15 points, 10 rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back as they face off against the Nuggets in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Denver enters Saturday’s contest with a 22-8 record after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime on Thursday night in their Christmas Day matchup.
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic passes the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy GobertJesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets in Thursday’s victory as he ended the game with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists while Jamal Murray recorded 35 points and 10 assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Nuggets Injury Report, Will Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon Play?
For the Nuggets, they have three players listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun.
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Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (23)Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Denver has ruled out Johnson due to right knee injury management as he is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a bone bruise in his right knee.
With Johnson sidelined, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. will likely continue to have larger roles.
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32)Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Nuggets have also ruled out Braun as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain while Gordon remains sidelined with a right hamstring strain.
With Denver down three starters, they will need others to continue to step up in their place while Jokic and Murray will likely continue to be asked to carry the load offensively.
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Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have four players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen SuggsNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Orlando has listed Suggs as doubtful due to a left hip contusion and he is expected to miss his sixth consecutive game.
With Suggs unlikely to play once again on Saturday, Black will likely continue to fill in for him in the starting lineup while Tyus Jones could also have an increased role.
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Magic have listed Goga Bitadze as questionable with a left knee strain while both Franz and Mo Wagner have been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Nuggets and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. EST
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 27, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.