Nikola Jokic had 12 points and 17 rebounds (outrebounded Orlando’s starters 17-12) for his eighth double-double of the season and also added eight assists for Denver.

Jokic and Kenneth Faried hooked up for a highlight play in the second quarter. Jokic threw a halfcourt lob to Faried, who had to reach high to get it with one hand and slam it home to give the Nuggets an 18-point lead.

„He can jump high,“ Jokic said. „I thought it was too strong — not too high, too strong. He caught it. It was a nice play.“

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