The Nuggets beat the Raptors 112-108 in the preseason, with Jokic and Murray combining for 34 points.
2025-10-08 01:36
On October 8 , in the 2025 NBA Canada Series, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 112-108, ending the Raptors' six-game winning streak at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
Nuggets guard Christian Braun played brilliantly, scoring 19 points to lead the team to victory. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic each scored 17 points. The Nuggets, with excellent shooting efficiency, regained their lead from the start, leading 36-34 in the first quarter, 64-56 at halftime , and 94-88 at the end of the third quarter . For the game, the Nuggets shot 56.7% from the field and 37.9% from three - point range .
For the Raptors, Canadian players RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram each scored 19 points, and Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 15. Although the team launched a comeback in the final quarter, their outside shooting struggled, with a three-point shooting percentage of only 23.8% , ultimately failing to make a comeback.
Statistically, the Nuggets outrebounded the Warriors 48-38 and blocked six shots . The Raptors led in assists, steals, and points in the paint. Notably, the Nuggets committed 31 turnovers, while the Raptors only had 11 .
Murray's consistent performance was particularly eye-catching, and Jokic also showed his all-around ability. Although it was only a preseason game, the game was very intense. The Nuggets showed their team's stability and tacit understanding, while the Raptors' new lineup also showed its potential in the running-in process.
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