Raptors
NuggetsThe Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 128-109 on Wednesday, November 4, at Ball Arena in Denver, CO.
The Raptors led 67-64 at halftime. The Nuggets did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 41-15. They took the lead in the third quarter and were up 105-82 going into the fourth.
Top performers
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 32 points on 13-of-19 shooting, with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Bryce Hopkins added 18 points. For the Raptors, RJ Barrett had 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds. Scottie Barnes added 17 points and 6 rebounds.
Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double: 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 32 PTS, 10 REB, 11 AST, 13-19 FG, 30 MIN
- RJ Barrett (TOR): 22 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 7-17 FG, 33 MIN
- Bryce Hopkins (DEN): 18 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 6-7 FG, 28 MIN
- Aaron Gordon (DEN): 17 PTS, 1 REB, 0 AST, 7-9 FG, 25 MIN
- Scottie Barnes (TOR): 17 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 7-15 FG, 32 MIN
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 14 PTS, 5 REB, 7 AST, 4-11 FG, 28 MIN
Context
The Nuggets improved to 4-3, while the Raptors fell to 4-4. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14; the Raptors visit the 76ers on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,520 at Ball Arena. Officials: Kevin Cutler, Karl Lane and Dannica Baroody.