Oh, what a difference a halftime break can make. The Denver Nuggets looked like two completely different teams in their 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. After falling behind by 19 points, everything changed for Denver, who dominated on both ends of the floor throughout the majority of the second half to win their fourth-consecutive game.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, as neither team could gain separation. The Magic closed the quarter on a 9-2 run to gain the early advantage, as Orlando began to knock down some 3-pointers. The Nuggets shot just 1 of 6 from beyond the arc, but their 20 points in the paint kept them in the game.