Dec 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) handles the basketball against Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the first half of the game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Preview: Magic vs. Nuggets

The Orlando magic (28-37) will be hosting the Denver Nuggets (28-39) at the Amway Center in Orlando Tuesday night as both teams are still alive in the playoff race.

The Magic are currently 17-19 at home and lost their previous away game to Portland Trail Blazers 121-84. That lost left the Magic trailing just five games behind Chicago who are eighth in the Eastern Conference.

Elfrid Payton missed his second consecutive game and replacing him was C.J. Watson who only scored three points in 24 minutes of play. Leading scorers for the game were small forward Aaron Gordon with 17 points and shooting guard Victor Oladipo with 18 points. Evan Fournier added 15 points as well as Mario Hezonja with 11 points.

.@NikolaVucevic and @elfrid are OUT for tonight's game vs. the Nuggets.

C.J. Watson is questionable (illness). pic.twitter.com/CrrEVH96O9

— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 15, 2016

Game time Tuesday is set for 7 p.m. and you can watch the game on Fox Sports Florida.

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