The Orlando Magic stunned the Denver Nuggets behind a breakout 38-point performance from Anthony Black. This has not been an isolated incident for the Magic. Black has been the team's most consistent scorer for several weeks and he has had more and more of these big games. Could he emerge as another potential All-Star on the team?

With Paolo Banchero struggling to find his footing, the Magic have needed more contributions from Black. But it is not just Black. The team's by-committee approach is getting put to the test. And to defeat the Nuggets, several players needed to step up before Desmond Bane closed the game with two free throws in the final seconds of the game.

00:00 Anthony Black's Breakout Performance

06:36 Anthony Black's Reliability Amid Struggles

14:40 Measuring Stardom and Consistency

19:55 Paolo Banchero's Role Debate

24:02 Paolo's Struggles and Bright Spots

29:48 Magic's Second-Half Comeback

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