SB Nation Tampa Bay - Orlando Gives Up Lead To Lose To Denver 104-101https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-04-01T21:00:56-04:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26824292012-04-01T21:00:56-04:002012-04-01T21:00:56-04:00Nuggets Vs. Magic Final Score: Orlando Surrender's Lead In Second Half To Lose 104-101
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> held a lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a> at halftime, but squandered the lead in the second half as the Nuggets came back to win 104-101. Jameer Nelson finished up the game leading the Magic in scoring with 27 points and 5 assists, while Dwight Howard picked up another double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds. Ryan Anderson nearly picked up a double-double with 20 points and 9 rebounds while J.J. Redick picked up 15 points off the bench.</p>
<p>All the scoring wasn't enough to overcome the late lead the Nuggets took, thanks in part to the scoring of Ty Lawson, who picked up 25 points and 9 assists on the night. Arron Affalo also picked up 22 points while Andre Miller picked up 15 points off the bench. Newly acquired JaVale McGee didn't get much going in the game, scoring just two points and grabbing seven rebounds.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/4/1/2919015/nuggets-vs-magic-score-final-dwight-howardAlfie Crow2012-04-01T19:09:45-04:002012-04-01T19:09:45-04:00Nuggets Vs. Magic Score: Denver Leads 48-42 At The Half
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<p>After a slow start, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a> have clawed back against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>, however they trail 48-42 at halftime.</p>
<p>The Nuggets have come out on fire led by <span>Ty Lawson</span> who leads the team with 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Denver is shooting 57.1 percent from the floor and the Magic are having trouble stopping them on defense.</p>
<p><span>Glen Davis</span> is the only Magic player to reach double-digits with 11 points as the team is missing <span>Dwight Howard</span> who has not played yet tonight. Orlando has done a good job capitalizing off Denver mistakes, as they have - points off turnovers. Look for them to continue to push the tempo in the second half.</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/4/1/2918864/nuggets-vs-magic-score-denver-leads-48-42-at-the-halfSteve Uhlmann2012-04-01T14:43:34-04:002012-04-01T14:43:34-04:00Nuggets Vs. Magic: Orlando Looks To Improve Chances Of Home-Court In Playoffs
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<p>The Orlando Magic look to better their chances of home-court advantage for the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets.</p> <p>Although the chances of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic's</a> chances of catching the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.hothothoops.com/">Miami Heat</a> in the Southeast Division are slim, they still have plenty to play for concerning home-court advantage in the playoffs.</p>
<p>The Magic have a chance to cement their status in the top-half of the Eastern Conference Sunday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>. The Magic are 20-3 all-time at home against Denver, and will be looking to continue their dominance.</p>
<p>Orlando does come into the game with a bit of a skid, having lost their last two games. The Nuggets are in the middle of a seven-game road trip where they are 2-3 so far. They most recently beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/charlotte-bobcats">Charlotte Bobcats</a> 99-88 on Friday.</p>
<p>Game time is set for 6:00 EST in Orlando.</p>
<p><i>For more updates on tonight's game, keep it to this StoryStream. For more news and analysis on the Orlando Magic, visit </i><a href="http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com">Orlando Pinstriped Post.</a><i> For more on the Nuggets, please visit </i><a href="http://www.denverstiffs.com">Denver Stiffs</a><i>. </i></p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/2012/4/1/2918359/nuggets-vs-magic-orlando-looks-to-improve-chances-of-home-court-inSteve Uhlmann