Nikola Jokic accumulated 28 issues, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, Russell Westbrook scored 21 issues, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to overcome the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night time.
Michael Porter Jr. added 19 issues for Denver, which performed with out guard Jamal Murray and misplaced Aaron Gordon to a proper calf pressure within the first quarter.
Grady Dick scored 26 issues and Jakob Poeltl had 24 issues sooner than fouling out for Toronto. RJ Barrett added 16 issues and 9 assists however ignored a 3-pointer on the horn that might have received it.
Denver were given 17 issues from Christian Braun, 16 from Peyton Watson and 13 from Julian Strawther to win some other shut one towards the Raptors. The Nuggets defeated Toronto 127-125 in additional time on Oct. 28 in Toronto.
The Raptors led by means of 5 at halftime and opened the 3rd quarter on a 10-1 run to move up 74-60 and drive a Nuggets timeout.
Denver rallied to get inside 87-85 past due within the duration, however the Raptors scored the following six issues and took a 93-88 lead into the fourth.
Zeke Nnaji’s dunk minimize it to 93-90, however a 3-pointer by means of Barrett, two layups by means of Poeltl, a three-point play from Jamal Shead and Dick’s using layup gave Toronto a 109-98 lead with 5:45 left
The Nuggets chipped away. Jokic hit a layup, Porter fed Watson for a three-point play, and Jokic were given the help on a layup by means of Porter.
Jokic and Strawther hit two unfastened throws each and every, Braun made a 3-pointer, Jokic scored on a hook shot and Watson’s nook 3-pointer gave Denver a 118-117 lead.
Ochai Agbaji scored off an help from Barrett, however Strawther made a using layup and the Raptors could not convert at the different finish.
Strawther cut up a couple of unfastened throws with 12 seconds left, and after a take foul, Barrett’s 26-footer with Westbrook draped over him used to be quick.
Agbaji scored 16 issues and Davion Mitchell 13 for Toronto.
The Nuggets began speedy however Toronto rallied to take a 37-34 lead after the primary quarter. The Raptors led 57-49 after Dick hit a 3-pointer and a layup with 4:39 left in the second one. Denver were given inside two however trailed 64-59 at halftime.
–Box Stage Media
