Orlando triumphs over Denver with spectacular comeback

The Orlando Magic basketball players achieved a dramatic victory over the Denver Nuggets, triumphing 127:126 after a major upset.

Orlando was down by as many as 17 points, but managed to come back into the game and secure the victory in the final seconds.

Desmond Bane’s two free throws with 6.9 seconds left in the game were crucial. Bane finished the game with 24 points, 15 of which he scored in the fourth quarter alone.

Anthony Black also shone, scoring a career-high 38 points for the home team. On the other hand, Nikola Jokic had a strong performance with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists, recording his 180th career triple-double and 16th this season.

Jamal Murray contributed 24 points for Denver, but missed a crucial long-range shot in the final minute.

The Magic were unstoppable in the second half, shooting an impressive 67.4% from the field.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 128-125. Karl-Anthony Towns had a season-high 36 points and 16 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson added 34 points. OG Anunoby contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who have won nine of their last 11 games.

For the Hawks, Onyeka Okongwu stood out with 31 points and 14 rebounds, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points, while Jalen Johnson recorded his 13th consecutive double-double with 20 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds.

Results:

New Orleans Pelicans – Phoenix Suns 114:123

Orlando Magic – Denver Nuggets 127:126

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Atlanta Hawks – New York Knicks 125:128

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Chicago Bulls – Milwaukee Bucks 103:112

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Houston Rockets – Cleveland Cavaliers 117:100

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Miami Heat – Indiana Pacers 142:116

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