MVP Russell Westbrook finished the win with 12 points, five rebounds and six assists while shooting 5/9 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance on social media.

The Orlando Magic are set to host the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets in a regular-season matchup on Sunday. The Magic will once again be without star forward Franz Wagner, who is still recovering from a right oblique injury. Wagner sustained the injury on Dec. 6 and will miss his 19th consecutive game.

Star forward Franz Wagner of the Orlando Magic remains out due to a right oblique injury, missing his 19th consecutive game. Despite his absence, recovery is progressing well, with a potential return in seven to ten days.

De'Aaron Fox could be made available on the trade market by the Kings, which could be good news for a Magic team in need of a boost.

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.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 20. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on January 10. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Orlando was missing six players because of injuries, just like the Sixers. The Magic dealt them their fifth loss in seven games.

The Magic are coming off a 104-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday to improve to 12-1 when holding opponents to fewer than 100 points. They outscored the Sixers 31-22 in the fourth quarter to push their league-leading fourth-quarter point differential to plus-120.

Denver will try to keep its five-game road win streak intact when the Nuggets play Orlando. The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season.

Orlando and Minnesota square off in non-conference action. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

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