Orlando Sentinel · Dec 28, 2025
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic fight back against Nuggets behind Black’s career-night
Magic guard Anthony Black (0) shoots over Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of Saturday's game at Kia Center. (AP Photo/John Raoux)After falling to the Hornets less than 24 hours earlier on Friday night, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley wanted his team to throw the first punch and play with more aggression against the Nuggets on Saturday inside Kia Center.
Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, Anthony Black provided that aggression when he notched a career-high 38 points to help power Orlando to a 127-126 comeback victory over Denver.