The Nuggets got a much-needed win over the Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

- Orlando 97, Dallas 82

Team FIC Differential: Magic +25.2, Mavericks -25.2

The Orlando Magic (53-22) notched an impressive road win over the Dallas Mavericks (50-26) on Thursday night. Dwight Howard starred with 17 points and 20 rebounds, Vince Carter posted 19 points and seven boards and Mickael Pietrus scored 24 points on 7-for-8 shooting off the bench. Orlando held Dallas to 38% shooting and went 14-for-24 from three-point land. Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and six rebounds, Erick Dampier tallied four points and 11 boards and Jason Terry added 13 points in the loss.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 25.8

Mickael Pietrus, Orlando ? 17.5

Jose Juan Barea, Dallas ? 10.5

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas ? 10.3

- Denver 109, Portland 92

Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +23.2, Trail Blazers -23.2

The Denver Nuggets (49-27) used a 16-point edge in the second half to pull away from the Portland Trail Blazers (46-30) at the Pepsi Center. Carmelo Anthony had 25 points and five rebounds, Chauncey Billups tallied 21 points and six assists and Nene contributed 22 points, five boards and five dimes. Denver shot 49% from the floor as both teams grabbed 36 rebounds and shot well from the foul line. Andre Miller scored a team-high 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting, LaMarcus Aldridge posted 16 points and seven rebounds and Marcus Camby put up 12 points and eight boards.

Game FIC Scores

Nene, Denver ? 21.5

Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 18.5

Marcus Camby, Portland ? 15.8

LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland ? 15.4

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