The latest on player injuries, health and status regarding the Sunday matchup between the Orlando Magic and Denver Nuggets.

A Miami Heat legend recently revealed the surprising reason for Jimmy Butler's absence in the game against the Orlando Magic.

Nikola Jokić recorded his third consecutive triple-double — and his 18th of the season — in the Denver Nuggets ' 113–100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

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.

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,

The defending NBA Champions are back in action on Friday, Jan. 17 when the Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden in Boston.

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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).

Butler is set to return Friday against the Nuggets after serving a seven-game suspension from the Heat for conduct detrimental to the team.

While the focus with Jimmy Butler squarely is on the Feb 6 NBA trading deadline, it is not the only timing element in play with the Miami Heat when it comes to the player-vs.-management standoff.

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.