November 5, 2026 at 7:05 AM UTC

Postgame Report

Nuggets Outscore Raptors 41-15 in the Third Quarter, Turning a Halftime Deficit Into a 128-109 Rout

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Denver trailed Toronto 67-64 at the break, then buried the Raptors in a 41-15 third quarter. Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in 30 minutes.

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For 24 minutes, Toronto looked like the better team in Denver. The Raptors led 35-33 after one, stretched it to 67-64 at halftime, and then the third quarter happened. The Nuggets scored 41 and held Toronto to 15, turning a three-point deficit into a 105-82 lead. The Raptors never got back within reach, and Denver won 128-109.

Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 32 points on 13-of-19 shooting, adding 10 rebounds and 11 assists in just 30 minutes. Bryce Hopkins came off the bench for 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting, and Aaron Gordon had 17 on 7-of-9. Jamal Murray, fresh off a run of 42, 39 and 35, managed 14 on 4-of-11, and it did not matter.

RJ Barrett topped Toronto with 22 points on 7-of-17 shooting and played a team-high 33 minutes. Scottie Barnes added 17 points and six assists. Immanuel Quickley had 13 and seven assists but hit only 5 of 12 shots and 2 of 8 from three. With Kawhi Leonard out again, the Raptors had no one to steady them once the third quarter turned.

The fourth was a formality. Toronto won it 27-23, trimming the margin to the final 19. For Denver, now 4-3, it was the first win this season over a team with a winning record. Toronto came in 4-3 and leaves 4-4.

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