The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 119-116, at Ball Arena on Sunday.

The Magic got out to an early lead, but the Nuggets rallied to a six-point lead after one quarter. The hosts kept the pressure on and outscored the Magic, 38-29, in the second to take a 15-point lead into halftime. The visitors came out stronger in the third and cut it to a six-point game heading into the final quarter. The Magic kept the momentum going and rallied to a four-point lead with 2:20 left, before the Nuggets closed on a, 10-3, run to close out their sixth straight win. This marks the second straight loss for the Magic.

Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, in 32 minutes. Nikola Jokic totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, two steals and a block, while Jamal Murray finished with 18 points, four rebounds and seven assists. The Nuggets shot 53.9 percent from the field, including 13-of-39 from long range.

Meanwhile, Markelle Fultz led the Magic with 20 points, seven rebounds, sic assists and two steals, in 27 minutes. Franz Wagner followed up with 19 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal, while Paolo Banchero totaled 18 points, two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block. The Magic shot 48.8 percent from the field, including 7-of-29 from deep.

The Magic (16-28) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pelicans on Friday. The Nuggets (29-13) play host to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday.