Meanwhile, Caldwell-Pope’s replacement in the Denver starting lineup had an exceptional showing in Orlando. Christian Braun went for 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a block. It was his sixth career 20-point game and his second this week.

Braun accumulated 20 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and one block across 36 minutes during Sunday's 113-100 win over the Magic. Braun put forth a balanced showcase Sunday,

Braun logged 22 points (10-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four boards and one assist in 35 minutes of action in Wednesday's 128-108 loss to the Rockets. The third-year guard matched Jamal Murray as the team's leading scorers with Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined and Michael Porter cobbling together a quiet outing Wednesday.

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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 (Monday in Manila).

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,

James Harden scored 21 points to go along with 12 assists, Ivica Zubac added 21 points and 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers earned a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in the first game between the teams at Inglewood,

Terry Rozier had 20 points, Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and Nikol Jovic added 14 to help the Heat snap a three-game losing streak. Miami closed the first half with an 11-0 run to take a five-point lead at 46-41,

Nikola Jokic recorded another triple-double despite getting the fourth quarter off, and Christian Braun had his first double-double of the season, as the Nuggets completed a 2-0 trip to Florida with Sunday's win over the Magic in Orlando.

Oklahoma City has opened a 24-7 lead on the Nets, with Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 points leading the way. Brooklyn is cold out of the gate, shooting just 2-15, with five of their seven points coming from Noah Clowney. The pump fake. The spin move. The finish.

Nikola Jokic notched his 18th triple-double of the season by posting 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 boards and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 113-100 on Sunday night.

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,