Orlando, Fla ? The Orlando Magic’s attitude is sinking to the level of their won-lost record.

“It’s getting to the point where we’re going into games feeling like we’re going to lose,” Tracy McGrady said after the team’s 16th straight defeat, 100-91, to the New Orleans Hornets Tuesday night.

“That’s a bad feeling to have, so frustrating,” McGrady said. “The only thing that’s going to change us out of this is a win.”

Coach Johnny Davis also sees the defeatism that’s overcome his squad.

“I’d like for us to really show a lot more fight in those moments,” said Davis, winless in six games since taking over for the fired Doc Rivers.

The teams play again in New Orleans tonight, and another Magic loss will match the franchise record for futility. Orlando lost 17 straight in 1991-92, then drafted Shaquille O’Neal in the summer.

“I absolutely empathize with the situation,” said Hornets coach Tim Floyd, who had a 49-190 record in Chicago.

Orlando’s Drew Gooden, a Kansas University product, came off the bench for 11 points and a season-high 14 rebounds.

Nuggets 115, Cavaliers 103

Denver — Carmelo Anthony scored 20 of his 26 points in the second half, leading Denver over LeBron James and Cleveland in a rematch of the NBA’s top two rookies. Anthony was just 1-for-5 in the first half, but was 7-of 11 in the second to propel Denver.

Bucks 106, Hawks 94

Atlanta — Dan Gadzuric made all six of his shots and scored a career-high 15 points, helping Milwaukee beat Atlanta. Michael Redd had 25 for the Bucks, including a three-pointer with 2:42 left that boosted their lead to 97-90.

Mavericks 97, Wizards 72

Dallas — Antawn Jamison scored 21 points, and Michael Finley had 16 points and 12 rebounds in Dallas’ victory over Washington. Steve Nash added 14 points, and Eduardo Najera had 11 points and 11 rebounds to help Dallas improve to 10-0 at home.

Raptors 95, 76ers 88

Philadelphia — Donyell Marshall and Jalen Rose helped the NBA’s worst offense look much better. Marshall scored a season-high 27 points, and Rose had eight assists in their Toronto debuts to help the Raptors beat Philadelphia.