The Denver Nuggets avoided the Rocky Mountain cold this weekend by escaping to Florida, and they picked up two wins while they were away. They’ll return to Denver to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Only four of the top seven rotation players from Denver Nuggets’ 2023 title team remain, but they could soon be bringing back one of the guys who left.

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Russell Westbrook has displayed extraordinary chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But if he remains a starter for the Nuggets once they’re at full strength, who won’t?

The Denver Nuggets have won five-straight games with Nikola Jokic, and nine of their last 10 with the three-time MVP. Starting to look like strong contenders in

Braun racked up six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three blocks in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 118-99 victory over Dallas. Despite a quiet showing offensively, Braun made up for it with a season-high three blocks.

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.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic, 113-100, on Sunday afternoon. This was Denver's first win in Orlando since 2021. The Nuggets have won 10 of their last 13 games, and they're 15-6 since December 7th. That's nearly a 59-win pace. Their last 11 wins have been by double digits.

Russ’ shot, and looks, aren’t going to be the same when the Nuggets are operating at full tilt again. Denver’s at its ... that guard be Westbrook or Braun, at least to start the game?

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.

That leaves Christian Braun, a third-year player and first ... minutes together than the top two combos. Related Articles Denver Nuggets | 76ers’ Joel Embiid will miss 5th consecutive road ...

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. Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets,