Jokic's Triple-Double Propels Nuggets to Narrow Victory Over Raptors
Denver Nuggets overcome late deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-119, despite injuries to key players.
- Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets with a triple-double, recording 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists.
- Russell Westbrook contributed 21 points and played crucial defense in the final moments to secure the win.
- The Nuggets were missing Jamal Murray due to concussion protocol and lost Aaron Gordon to a calf strain early in the game.
- Toronto's Grady Dick scored 26 points, while Jakob Poeltl added 24 before fouling out in the fourth quarter.
- RJ Barrett missed a potential game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, leaving the Raptors just short of victory.