Orlando Magic 115, Denver Nuggets 126
NBA · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets defeated Orlando Magic 126–115 on 2025-12-18 in NBA play, a 11-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:08 swung win probability 10% → 43%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 32 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 115 |
| Denver Nuggets | 25 | 43 | 31 | 27 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at Q2 5:08 swung win probability 10% → 43%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q2 22-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 14-0 run ending at Q3 11:43 (win probability 65% → 98% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 5:43 | 58% → 30% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 10:02 | 45% → 18% |
| Denver Nuggets | 11–0 | Q2 5:08 | 10% → 43% |
| Denver Nuggets | 14–0 | Q3 11:43 | 65% → 98% |
| Orlando Magic | 11–0 | Q4 1:32 | 100% → 100% |