Live stream: Raptors 119, Nuggets 125
The Toronto Raptors (23-42) play against the Denver Nuggets (45-20) at Ball Arena
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EDT on Monday March 11, 2024
Toronto Raptors 119, Denver Nuggets 125 (Final)
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Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Another strong game from Jaylen Brown. He has 23 pts in 21 minutes and just collected another steal. He has five steals since the Denver game. BOS 76, POR 60, 3Q. #Celtics #Blazers – 11:49 PM
Another strong game from Jaylen Brown. He has 23 pts in 21 minutes and just collected another steal. He has five steals since the Denver game. BOS 76, POR 60, 3Q. #Celtics #Blazers – 11:49 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
RJ Barrett this season: 5+ assists in 10 of 27 games with the Raptors, 5+ assists in 3 of 26 games with New York. – 11:42 PM
RJ Barrett this season: 5+ assists in 10 of 27 games with the Raptors, 5+ assists in 3 of 26 games with New York. – 11:42 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said the Nuggets had to change the defensive player of the game chain tonight to defensive player of the half 😂
Nikola Jokić finished with 6 steals and 2 blocks. He received the defensive specific one.
The other chain went to Jamal Murray. – 11:39 PM
Coach Malone said the Nuggets had to change the defensive player of the game chain tonight to defensive player of the half 😂
Nikola Jokić finished with 6 steals and 2 blocks. He received the defensive specific one.
The other chain went to Jamal Murray. – 11:39 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
No DPOG tonight. Instead a DPOH. Defensive player of the half. Gave 2 away. They went to Jokic and Murray. – 11:36 PM
No DPOG tonight. Instead a DPOH. Defensive player of the half. Gave 2 away. They went to Jokic and Murray. – 11:36 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
No nitpick in that one; bunch of Raptors in odd roles against a really good team gave it a helluva run and just fell short. As entertainment, was top notch – 11:33 PM
No nitpick in that one; bunch of Raptors in odd roles against a really good team gave it a helluva run and just fell short. As entertainment, was top notch – 11:33 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Give Darko credit. Barnes goes down, likely for the season. Poeltl after that. The losses pile up. Would be easy to quit on themselves but they haven’t. Even in defeat, they’ve shown fight vs PHO, POR and now DEN. Too bad they couldn’t turn that into an unlikely W vs the champs. – 11:23 PM
Give Darko credit. Barnes goes down, likely for the season. Poeltl after that. The losses pile up. Would be easy to quit on themselves but they haven’t. Even in defeat, they’ve shown fight vs PHO, POR and now DEN. Too bad they couldn’t turn that into an unlikely W vs the champs. – 11:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic since the All-Star break:
26.7 PPG
13.6 RPG
10.6 APG
2.0 SPG
60.5 FG%
MVP? statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 11:23 PM
Jokic since the All-Star break:
26.7 PPG
13.6 RPG
10.6 APG
2.0 SPG
60.5 FG%
MVP? statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 11:23 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
It wasn’t the outcome Toronto wanted but what a valiant effort by a roster that was learning each other on the fly during this contest. pic.twitter.com/hrKliVPkxf – 11:22 PM
It wasn’t the outcome Toronto wanted but what a valiant effort by a roster that was learning each other on the fly during this contest. pic.twitter.com/hrKliVPkxf – 11:22 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic had one of those 1st player ever type of games against the Toronto Raptors?
The inevitable 2023-2024 MVP finished with:
35 points
17 rebounds
12 assists
6 steals
2 blocks
🐐 Talk. pic.twitter.com/MFCQCPX9r5 – 11:22 PM
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic had one of those 1st player ever type of games against the Toronto Raptors?
The inevitable 2023-2024 MVP finished with:
35 points
17 rebounds
12 assists
6 steals
2 blocks
🐐 Talk. pic.twitter.com/MFCQCPX9r5 – 11:22 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Oh man what a moment for Jontay Porter and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/Enyq3xI2gT – 11:20 PM
Oh man what a moment for Jontay Porter and Michael Porter Jr. pic.twitter.com/Enyq3xI2gT – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jamal Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
12 AST
Nuggets are undefeated when Jamal has a 20/5/10 game. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 11:19 PM
Jamal Murray tonight:
26 PTS
5 REB
12 AST
Nuggets are undefeated when Jamal has a 20/5/10 game. statmuse.com/nba/player/jam… – 11:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they complete the 22-point comeback vs the Raptors 125-119.
Joker was marvelous.
Jamal turned it up.
The Nuggets figured it out. They’re now 45-20. pic.twitter.com/nivFy1QfxB – 11:19 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they complete the 22-point comeback vs the Raptors 125-119.
Joker was marvelous.
Jamal turned it up.
The Nuggets figured it out. They’re now 45-20. pic.twitter.com/nivFy1QfxB – 11:19 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s final line tonight: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks. – 11:19 PM
Nikola Jokic’s final line tonight: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks. – 11:19 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
35 PTS
17 REB
12 AST
6 STL (!!)
The first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 11:18 PM
Jokic tonight:
35 PTS
17 REB
12 AST
6 STL (!!)
The first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 11:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors did what they could & made Denver work harder than anybody could’ve anticipated under the circumstances. They outworked the reigning champs on their home court for most of the night, which is commendable. Tough to overcome that much of a talent/experience disparity, tho. – 11:18 PM
Raptors did what they could & made Denver work harder than anybody could’ve anticipated under the circumstances. They outworked the reigning champs on their home court for most of the night, which is commendable. Tough to overcome that much of a talent/experience disparity, tho. – 11:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nuggets by 5, 62 seconds left. No one got cheated watching this game, that’s for sure – 11:16 PM
Nuggets by 5, 62 seconds left. No one got cheated watching this game, that’s for sure – 11:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The degree to how good Jamal Murray has been offensively in this fourth quarter cannot be overstated. – 11:15 PM
The degree to how good Jamal Murray has been offensively in this fourth quarter cannot be overstated. – 11:15 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic came out of halftime like “nah, I’m not getting picked like this” but Mal getting thrown to the court and getting mad about it really flipped the switch for Denver. Denver now needs some stops to salt this thing away. – 11:12 PM
Jokic came out of halftime like “nah, I’m not getting picked like this” but Mal getting thrown to the court and getting mad about it really flipped the switch for Denver. Denver now needs some stops to salt this thing away. – 11:12 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
👀 RJ with the smooth finish!
He’s got Toronto within 3 with 3:45 left to play. – 11:11 PM
👀 RJ with the smooth finish!
He’s got Toronto within 3 with 3:45 left to play. – 11:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic with 35-16-12-6-2
Murray with 24-4-10-1 block
Some crooked numbers. – 11:10 PM
Jokic with 35-16-12-6-2
Murray with 24-4-10-1 block
Some crooked numbers. – 11:10 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
There goes the Denver Nuggets
Trailed by 17 at the half and now lead 112-107 with 5:34 left in the game.
Took them awhile to get there but a locked-in Denver team is elite. – 11:08 PM
There goes the Denver Nuggets
Trailed by 17 at the half and now lead 112-107 with 5:34 left in the game.
Took them awhile to get there but a locked-in Denver team is elite. – 11:08 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
This Nuggets comeback was predictable but the Raptors’ performance that forced their best ball out of them was not. Great night in the lessons column. – 11:07 PM
This Nuggets comeback was predictable but the Raptors’ performance that forced their best ball out of them was not. Great night in the lessons column. – 11:07 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Again, when Nikola Jokic is going 100%, he’s an elite defender. – 11:06 PM
Again, when Nikola Jokic is going 100%, he’s an elite defender. – 11:06 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nuggets by 5 with about 5 1/2 to go; Murray and Jokic kicked into champion mode – 11:05 PM
Nuggets by 5 with about 5 1/2 to go; Murray and Jokic kicked into champion mode – 11:05 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
How Nikola Jokic blocked that drive to the rim I have no idea.
8 stocks for defensive sieve Nikola Jokic tonight. – 11:05 PM
How Nikola Jokic blocked that drive to the rim I have no idea.
8 stocks for defensive sieve Nikola Jokic tonight. – 11:05 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
After a weird start to the game, Jamal Murray’s up to 18 points and 7 assists on 7/12 FG, 2/5 from 3.
He’s missed two free throws and played bad defense, but that can change here in the 4th. – 10:56 PM
After a weird start to the game, Jamal Murray’s up to 18 points and 7 assists on 7/12 FG, 2/5 from 3.
He’s missed two free throws and played bad defense, but that can change here in the 4th. – 10:56 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Jokic is just the fucking best. That third quarter he had against Toronto just now was out of control. – 10:50 PM
Jokic is just the fucking best. That third quarter he had against Toronto just now was out of control. – 10:50 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Jokic in the 3rd quarter: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block.
He’s up to 31 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals through 3 quarters and Denver has the Raptors’ lead (once 22) down to 5 going into the 4th. – 10:48 PM
Jokic in the 3rd quarter: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 block.
He’s up to 31 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals through 3 quarters and Denver has the Raptors’ lead (once 22) down to 5 going into the 4th. – 10:48 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic really helped will the Nuggets back in the 3rd. He’s up to 31-14-11-6-1 heading into the 4th. Nuggets need Murray to carry them for the next 5 minutes to keep this tight enough to close out. – 10:47 PM
Jokic really helped will the Nuggets back in the 3rd. He’s up to 31-14-11-6-1 heading into the 4th. Nuggets need Murray to carry them for the next 5 minutes to keep this tight enough to close out. – 10:47 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 5 at the end of 3, maybe they won’t win but they kind of already have – 10:47 PM
Raptors up 5 at the end of 3, maybe they won’t win but they kind of already have – 10:47 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic just recorded his 126th career regular season triple-double, the 4th most in NBA history. He’s 12 triple-doubles behind Magic Johnson for 3rd on the NBA’s all-time leaderboard. – 10:47 PM
Nikola Jokic just recorded his 126th career regular season triple-double, the 4th most in NBA history. He’s 12 triple-doubles behind Magic Johnson for 3rd on the NBA’s all-time leaderboard. – 10:47 PM
Ryan McDonald @ryanwmcdonald
Timely this should come up just now as Kelly Olynyk has 22 points for the Raptors so far tonight pic.twitter.com/N78skuZr3Q – 10:46 PM
Timely this should come up just now as Kelly Olynyk has 22 points for the Raptors so far tonight pic.twitter.com/N78skuZr3Q – 10:46 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Nuggets back in with 9, just over 2 minutes left in the third. Danger point for the Raptors it feels – 10:42 PM
Nuggets back in with 9, just over 2 minutes left in the third. Danger point for the Raptors it feels – 10:42 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic is closing in on Magic Johnson as he records another triple-double.
Took him only 3 quarters to get this one.
He has 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists with 3:00 remaining in the 3rd. – 10:41 PM
Nikola Jokic is closing in on Magic Johnson as he records another triple-double.
Took him only 3 quarters to get this one.
He has 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists with 3:00 remaining in the 3rd. – 10:41 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Now Gradey finds Ochai on a cut to the rim. It’s Dick’s 5th assist, a new career-high. Impressive all-around game for the rook. Raptors are up to 24 assists on 35 field goals in 31 minutes. – 10:37 PM
Now Gradey finds Ochai on a cut to the rim. It’s Dick’s 5th assist, a new career-high. Impressive all-around game for the rook. Raptors are up to 24 assists on 35 field goals in 31 minutes. – 10:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Porter Jr. gives up an And-1, throws the ball against the stanchion and gets a tech.
Raptors miss the tech FT, but still.
Denver’s had chances to cut into Toronto’s lead and just refuse to play defense. – 10:36 PM
Michael Porter Jr. gives up an And-1, throws the ball against the stanchion and gets a tech.
Raptors miss the tech FT, but still.
Denver’s had chances to cut into Toronto’s lead and just refuse to play defense. – 10:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon’s up to 17 points on 8 shots. He’s been efficient on a night when there hasn’t been a ton of efficiency. – 10:30 PM
Aaron Gordon’s up to 17 points on 8 shots. He’s been efficient on a night when there hasn’t been a ton of efficiency. – 10:30 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
With 4 starters out, it would’ve been easy for the 5th, RJ Barrett, to come in with an ’empty the clip’ approach. Instead, he’s taken 9 shots in 22 minutes (making 6) and has 5 assists, including back-to-back dimes to Brown and Olynyk, answering the Nuggets run. He’s been great. – 10:26 PM
With 4 starters out, it would’ve been easy for the 5th, RJ Barrett, to come in with an ’empty the clip’ approach. Instead, he’s taken 9 shots in 22 minutes (making 6) and has 5 assists, including back-to-back dimes to Brown and Olynyk, answering the Nuggets run. He’s been great. – 10:26 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
No need to adjust your tv set because the Raptors are actually up big vs. Denver.
Depleted line-up but this team has found away to fight through it.
Question is can they keep it up in the second half? – 10:26 PM
No need to adjust your tv set because the Raptors are actually up big vs. Denver.
Depleted line-up but this team has found away to fight through it.
Question is can they keep it up in the second half? – 10:26 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Kelly Olynyk channelling Hakeem around the rim, bamboozled Jokic at times as Raptors maintain an 18-point lead – 10:25 PM
Kelly Olynyk channelling Hakeem around the rim, bamboozled Jokic at times as Raptors maintain an 18-point lead – 10:25 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
80-62 Raptors with 8:33 left in 3Q. So far Raps have avoided giving up a big Nuggets run. You have to expect one eventually. – 10:24 PM
80-62 Raptors with 8:33 left in 3Q. So far Raps have avoided giving up a big Nuggets run. You have to expect one eventually. – 10:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray’s generally a good post defender and Kelly Olynyk is making him look small. – 10:22 PM
Jamal Murray’s generally a good post defender and Kelly Olynyk is making him look small. – 10:22 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets are down 17 at the half. The live odds money line for a Denver win is still -110. Gamblers have seen the Nuggets win with one good quarter of basketball too many times at this point I guess. Jokic belief is strong out there. – 10:17 PM
Nuggets are down 17 at the half. The live odds money line for a Denver win is still -110. Gamblers have seen the Nuggets win with one good quarter of basketball too many times at this point I guess. Jokic belief is strong out there. – 10:17 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 17 at half, RJ with 15, Dick with 13 and they re picking Jokic’s defence apart – 10:12 PM
Raptors by 17 at half, RJ with 15, Dick with 13 and they re picking Jokic’s defence apart – 10:12 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Raptors 68, Nuggets 51
Denver is getting blitzed and having an abysmal defensive performance
RJ Barrett and Grady Dick combined for 28.
Jokic has 12p/10r/7a and MPJ & Gordon combined have 12 pts apiece
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:08 PM
At the half: Raptors 68, Nuggets 51
Denver is getting blitzed and having an abysmal defensive performance
RJ Barrett and Grady Dick combined for 28.
Jokic has 12p/10r/7a and MPJ & Gordon combined have 12 pts apiece
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:08 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
It’s so great seeing the scoring distribution of the Raptors putting up 68 points in a half against the Nuggets without Scottie, IQ, Jak (and more):
RJ 15
Gradey 13
Bruce 9
Kelly, Porter, McDaniels 8 – 10:08 PM
It’s so great seeing the scoring distribution of the Raptors putting up 68 points in a half against the Nuggets without Scottie, IQ, Jak (and more):
RJ 15
Gradey 13
Bruce 9
Kelly, Porter, McDaniels 8 – 10:08 PM
Larry Lage @LarryLage
Cade Cunningham’s 22 points, 8 assists help Pistons top Hornets 114-97 to take 3-game season series and they will shoot to win 3 of 4 for 1st time this season Wednesday vs Raptors apnews.com/article/a988d1… – 10:07 PM
Cade Cunningham’s 22 points, 8 assists help Pistons top Hornets 114-97 to take 3-game season series and they will shoot to win 3 of 4 for 1st time this season Wednesday vs Raptors apnews.com/article/a988d1… – 10:07 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
No need to adjust your tv set because the Raptors are actually up big vs. Denver.
Depleted line-up but this team has found away to fight through it.
Question is can they keep it up in the second half? pic.twitter.com/edtuJKZPyH – 10:06 PM
No need to adjust your tv set because the Raptors are actually up big vs. Denver.
Depleted line-up but this team has found away to fight through it.
Question is can they keep it up in the second half? pic.twitter.com/edtuJKZPyH – 10:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
No Barnes, no Quickley, no Trent, the Raptors still put 68 1st half points on the Nuggets. Terrible defensive effort from Denver so far. – 10:06 PM
No Barnes, no Quickley, no Trent, the Raptors still put 68 1st half points on the Nuggets. Terrible defensive effort from Denver so far. – 10:06 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
68-51 Raptors at half. They have played great on both ends. Very unselfish (17 assists) and great ball movement. RJ w 15 and Gradey with 13. But they have the Nuggets attention know, Murray finally woke up with a couple of late hoops, and Jokic has 12/10/7 already. We’ll see. – 10:05 PM
68-51 Raptors at half. They have played great on both ends. Very unselfish (17 assists) and great ball movement. RJ w 15 and Gradey with 13. But they have the Nuggets attention know, Murray finally woke up with a couple of late hoops, and Jokic has 12/10/7 already. We’ll see. – 10:05 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Raptors 68-51.
3/16 from 3 as a team
Murray has 5 points on 5 shots
Dare I say… pic.twitter.com/ZL8UmWPR5R – 10:04 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Raptors 68-51.
3/16 from 3 as a team
Murray has 5 points on 5 shots
Dare I say… pic.twitter.com/ZL8UmWPR5R – 10:04 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Hey, @SavHamilton11 Remind Alvin about this most unlikely of Raptors wins
Art Long! Damone Brown! Skip To My Lou
What a night
basketball-reference.com/boxscores/2003… – 10:01 PM
Hey, @SavHamilton11 Remind Alvin about this most unlikely of Raptors wins
Art Long! Damone Brown! Skip To My Lou
What a night
basketball-reference.com/boxscores/2003… – 10:01 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Lots of credit to go around here, but Jontay deserves his share of it. Has hit a couple 3s, recorded 5 assists (!!) in 13 minutes and is doing a great job on Jokic (how many players, let alone 2-way guys, can say that?). Impressive stuff. – 9:57 PM
Lots of credit to go around here, but Jontay deserves his share of it. Has hit a couple 3s, recorded 5 assists (!!) in 13 minutes and is doing a great job on Jokic (how many players, let alone 2-way guys, can say that?). Impressive stuff. – 9:57 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors are up 64-41 with 3 min left in 2Q. Have outscored Denver 30-9 so far in the period. Malone is almost out of timeouts. Raptors ball-movement has been amazing and are 9/16 from 3. – 9:57 PM
Raptors are up 64-41 with 3 min left in 2Q. Have outscored Denver 30-9 so far in the period. Malone is almost out of timeouts. Raptors ball-movement has been amazing and are 9/16 from 3. – 9:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It’s been a little bit since we’ve had a good Reggie Jackson game. – 9:56 PM
It’s been a little bit since we’ve had a good Reggie Jackson game. – 9:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors have used 9 players through 18 minutes. 6 of them have hit a 3-pointer. As a team, they’re 7-for-16 and are outscoring Denver (2-for-12 from 3) 21-6 from beyond the arc. Lead is up to 18. – 9:54 PM
The Raptors have used 9 players through 18 minutes. 6 of them have hit a 3-pointer. As a team, they’re 7-for-16 and are outscoring Denver (2-for-12 from 3) 21-6 from beyond the arc. Lead is up to 18. – 9:54 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
RJ Barrett joined the Raptors and turned into Arjen Robben.
iykyk – 9:51 PM
RJ Barrett joined the Raptors and turned into Arjen Robben.
iykyk – 9:51 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 13 five minutes into the second; they may not exactly know how each other’s playing but they’re all playing hard at the same time – 9:50 PM
Raptors up 13 five minutes into the second; they may not exactly know how each other’s playing but they’re all playing hard at the same time – 9:50 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors, missing 4 starters, lead the full strength defending champion Nuggets by 13 points after 14 minutes. pic.twitter.com/iiw7zs25ku – 9:45 PM
The Raptors, missing 4 starters, lead the full strength defending champion Nuggets by 13 points after 14 minutes. pic.twitter.com/iiw7zs25ku – 9:45 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nuggets certainly below peak level but this is an excellent effort from the Raptors so far. Doing it as a team with RJ leading the way. – 9:43 PM
Nuggets certainly below peak level but this is an excellent effort from the Raptors so far. Doing it as a team with RJ leading the way. – 9:43 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Not sure how many people saw the Raptors (16pt underdogs) leading after 12 mins. Credit to them; they’re playing hard/shooting well. They’re up 34-32 – the 1st time they’ve won an opening quarter since Mar 1 vs GState, before Barnes got hurt. They were -45 over the last 3 1st Qs – 9:38 PM
Not sure how many people saw the Raptors (16pt underdogs) leading after 12 mins. Credit to them; they’re playing hard/shooting well. They’re up 34-32 – the 1st time they’ve won an opening quarter since Mar 1 vs GState, before Barnes got hurt. They were -45 over the last 3 1st Qs – 9:38 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
34-32 Raptors after 1Q. Good start, obviously. Bruce Brown with seven, Olynyk with eight, RJ and Gradey with 6. Aaron Gordon has been a problem at the rim, he’s got 10, Michael Porter Jr. sharing the court with his brother Jontay for the first time, has nine. – 9:37 PM
34-32 Raptors after 1Q. Good start, obviously. Bruce Brown with seven, Olynyk with eight, RJ and Gradey with 6. Aaron Gordon has been a problem at the rim, he’s got 10, Michael Porter Jr. sharing the court with his brother Jontay for the first time, has nine. – 9:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
I never get why teams are so willing to commit take fouls with their key rotation players. Christian Braun just committed a take foul (he was clearly instructed to do so) on the Raptors’ last possession before the end of the 1st quarter. He fouled out last game. – 9:37 PM
I never get why teams are so willing to commit take fouls with their key rotation players. Christian Braun just committed a take foul (he was clearly instructed to do so) on the Raptors’ last possession before the end of the 1st quarter. He fouled out last game. – 9:37 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 34-32 after a quarter, 5 3s help since Nuggets shot 59 per cent from the field – 9:37 PM
Raptors up 34-32 after a quarter, 5 3s help since Nuggets shot 59 per cent from the field – 9:37 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Toronto won the first quarter for the first time since March 1st.
Ok, this night might just be getting better. – 9:37 PM
Toronto won the first quarter for the first time since March 1st.
Ok, this night might just be getting better. – 9:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Raptors lead 34-32 after one. Aaron Gordon (10) and Michael Porter Jr. (9) combine for 19 of Denver’s points.
Kelly Olynyk leads Toronto with 8 points.
Denver turns it over six times in the opening quarter. – 9:37 PM
Raptors lead 34-32 after one. Aaron Gordon (10) and Michael Porter Jr. (9) combine for 19 of Denver’s points.
Kelly Olynyk leads Toronto with 8 points.
Denver turns it over six times in the opening quarter. – 9:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, Nuggets down 2 at the end of the 1st quarter. They tried a slightly different rotation and went to AG at the 5 for about 60 seconds, bringing Jokic out earlier.
Didn’t really work, but notable. – 9:36 PM
Alright, Nuggets down 2 at the end of the 1st quarter. They tried a slightly different rotation and went to AG at the 5 for about 60 seconds, bringing Jokic out earlier.
Didn’t really work, but notable. – 9:36 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Interesting rotation from the Nuggets. Jokic to the bench with 3 minutes to go. AG at center. Nuggets might be experimenting. – 9:31 PM
Interesting rotation from the Nuggets. Jokic to the bench with 3 minutes to go. AG at center. Nuggets might be experimenting. – 9:31 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
A Dick 3, Raptors up 2 and Nuggets gotta call timeout
Just like everyone expected it – 9:28 PM
A Dick 3, Raptors up 2 and Nuggets gotta call timeout
Just like everyone expected it – 9:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Porter Jr. has 11 points in the 1st quarter.
9 for the Nuggets
2 for the Raptors – 9:27 PM
Michael Porter Jr. has 11 points in the 1st quarter.
9 for the Nuggets
2 for the Raptors – 9:27 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Jontay Porter is the first player off the bench for the Raptors tonight. He’ll share the court with his older brother, Michael Jr., for the second time in his NBA career (they were on the floor together for 48 seconds on Apr. 26, 2021, when Jontay was with Memphis). – 9:25 PM
Jontay Porter is the first player off the bench for the Raptors tonight. He’ll share the court with his older brother, Michael Jr., for the second time in his NBA career (they were on the floor together for 48 seconds on Apr. 26, 2021, when Jontay was with Memphis). – 9:25 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jontay Porter is one of the first reserves off Toronto’s bench tonight. This marks the first time Michael Porter Jr. has shared the court with his younger brother in an NBA game. Talked to the brothers earlier today for a story in tomorrow’s @DenverGazette. – 9:25 PM
Jontay Porter is one of the first reserves off Toronto’s bench tonight. This marks the first time Michael Porter Jr. has shared the court with his younger brother in an NBA game. Talked to the brothers earlier today for a story in tomorrow’s @DenverGazette. – 9:25 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
17-14 for Nuggets with 7:05 left in 1Q. Olynyk has hit a couple of threes against a very much dropping Jokic. Bruce Brown has four points in his first start vs. his old team. – 9:22 PM
17-14 for Nuggets with 7:05 left in 1Q. Olynyk has hit a couple of threes against a very much dropping Jokic. Bruce Brown has four points in his first start vs. his old team. – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It will never happen, but if the Nuggets ever got Kelly Olynyk to be their backup center, he could do some of the functional things Jokic does. Super smart setup guy who can handle every DHO. – 9:22 PM
It will never happen, but if the Nuggets ever got Kelly Olynyk to be their backup center, he could do some of the functional things Jokic does. Super smart setup guy who can handle every DHO. – 9:22 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Aaron Gordon is getting better and better at using his strength as a weapon. That is a skill and he has developed it a lot since arriving in Denver. – 9:16 PM
Aaron Gordon is getting better and better at using his strength as a weapon. That is a skill and he has developed it a lot since arriving in Denver. – 9:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic is in the “Let’s try stuff” phase of tonight already. – 9:15 PM
Nikola Jokic is in the “Let’s try stuff” phase of tonight already. – 9:15 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk all starting tonight. Could be 3/5 of Canada’s starting lineup in Paris this summer. – 9:14 PM
Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk all starting tonight. Could be 3/5 of Canada’s starting lineup in Paris this summer. – 9:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 65 of the season vs the Toronto Raptors, who are injured and missing several starters. Will Denver take advantage?
Let’s Basketball. – 9:10 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, it’s time for Game 65 of the season vs the Toronto Raptors, who are injured and missing several starters. Will Denver take advantage?
Let’s Basketball. – 9:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Rookie Gradey Dick is the Raptor with the longest tenure in the lineup tonight. – 9:00 PM
Rookie Gradey Dick is the Raptor with the longest tenure in the lineup tonight. – 9:00 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
It’ll be Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk to start for Toronto in Denver shortly – 8:38 PM
It’ll be Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett and Kelly Olynyk to start for Toronto in Denver shortly – 8:38 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Raptors starters tonight vs Denver:
Bruce Brown
Gradey Dick
Ochai Agbaji
RJ Barrett
Kelly Olynyk
My danger sense is going off. Olynyk will play some PG for them tonight. I bet he gets a triple-double or close to it. – 8:35 PM
Raptors starters tonight vs Denver:
Bruce Brown
Gradey Dick
Ochai Agbaji
RJ Barrett
Kelly Olynyk
My danger sense is going off. Olynyk will play some PG for them tonight. I bet he gets a triple-double or close to it. – 8:35 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s Starting Five
Presented by @StaplesCanada pic.twitter.com/JHbcHyZt02 – 8:32 PM
Tonight’s Starting Five
Presented by @StaplesCanada pic.twitter.com/JHbcHyZt02 – 8:32 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update:
DeAndre Jordan (illness) will be available for tonight’s game vs. the Raptors.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/2uqs97P4jU – 8:28 PM
Injury Update:
DeAndre Jordan (illness) will be available for tonight’s game vs. the Raptors.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/2uqs97P4jU – 8:28 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nugget-Raptors Pregame Lounge!
@BrendanVogt, @DLineCo, @DuvalierJohnson and me.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=Zk2yn0… pic.twitter.com/Xl0gPmZXfb – 8:23 PM
Nugget-Raptors Pregame Lounge!
@BrendanVogt, @DLineCo, @DuvalierJohnson and me.
📺 Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=Zk2yn0… pic.twitter.com/Xl0gPmZXfb – 8:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors say Barrett and Brown will play. The 11-man roster team represents 208 total games in Toronto uniforms.
Jamal Murray has played 458 and Nikola Jokic 658 games each for Denver – 8:13 PM
Raptors say Barrett and Brown will play. The 11-man roster team represents 208 total games in Toronto uniforms.
Jamal Murray has played 458 and Nikola Jokic 658 games each for Denver – 8:13 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the MCL in his right knee. He will undergo further assessment by specialists and an update will be provided as appropriate, per the Raptors. – 8:08 PM
Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the MCL in his right knee. He will undergo further assessment by specialists and an update will be provided as appropriate, per the Raptors. – 8:08 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Get well soon @chrisboucher Raptors say Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. It was on the overtime-forcing play. – 8:03 PM
Get well soon @chrisboucher Raptors say Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. It was on the overtime-forcing play. – 8:03 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee on his game-tying bucket at the end of regulation in Saturday’s OT loss to Portland. He’ll undergo further assessment by specialists, Raptors say. – 8:02 PM
Chris Boucher sustained a partial tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee on his game-tying bucket at the end of regulation in Saturday’s OT loss to Portland. He’ll undergo further assessment by specialists, Raptors say. – 8:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Why aren’t the Nuggets going to the White House on March 18? It’s simple. The 18th is an off day between two road games (at Dallas on the 17th and at Minnesota on the 19th). Forcing a trip to DC doesn’t make a lot of sense there. It doesn’t have anything to do with the 1-seed. – 7:58 PM
Why aren’t the Nuggets going to the White House on March 18? It’s simple. The 18th is an off day between two road games (at Dallas on the 17th and at Minnesota on the 19th). Forcing a trip to DC doesn’t make a lot of sense there. It doesn’t have anything to do with the 1-seed. – 7:58 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Bruce Brown is available tonight vs. Raptors, as is RJ Barrett. – 7:57 PM
Bruce Brown is available tonight vs. Raptors, as is RJ Barrett. – 7:57 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors announce that Chris Boucher has suffered a partial MCL tear of right knee vs. Portland. He’s being assessed for treatment. Per source, not expected to require surgery. – 7:56 PM
Raptors announce that Chris Boucher has suffered a partial MCL tear of right knee vs. Portland. He’s being assessed for treatment. Per source, not expected to require surgery. – 7:56 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
“You can’t put a saddle on a mustang.”
-Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic
-Brendan Malone on Dennis Rodman – 7:54 PM
“You can’t put a saddle on a mustang.”
-Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic
-Brendan Malone on Dennis Rodman – 7:54 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone on tonight’s matchup vs an injured Toronto team:
“Hopefully we have the same approach as we had to start the game…as disappointing as the third quarter [last night] was, the first half was incredible.”
“Tonight, they have a lot of guys out. Can we have the same… – 7:35 PM
Michael Malone on tonight’s matchup vs an injured Toronto team:
“Hopefully we have the same approach as we had to start the game…as disappointing as the third quarter [last night] was, the first half was incredible.”
“Tonight, they have a lot of guys out. Can we have the same… – 7:35 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Bruce Brown and RJ Barrett are available for tonight’s game, per Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic.
Rajakovic says Brown and Barrett will split primary ball-handling duties. – 7:33 PM
Bruce Brown and RJ Barrett are available for tonight’s game, per Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic.
Rajakovic says Brown and Barrett will split primary ball-handling duties. – 7:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone disputed the report that the Nuggets cancelled their White House trip because they are trying to get the 1 seed.
Malone emphasized that being healthy was the biggest priority, especially when it comes to Jamal Murray and his ongoing bumps and bruises. – 7:29 PM
Michael Malone disputed the report that the Nuggets cancelled their White House trip because they are trying to get the 1 seed.
Malone emphasized that being healthy was the biggest priority, especially when it comes to Jamal Murray and his ongoing bumps and bruises. – 7:29 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets coach Michael Malone is refuting the report the Nuggets are not going to the White House, because the team is in prioritizing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. – 7:25 PM
Nuggets coach Michael Malone is refuting the report the Nuggets are not going to the White House, because the team is in prioritizing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. – 7:25 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
PWHL Stars of the Week headlined by Toronto goalkeeper Kristen Campbell who added two more wins to her personal 10-game winning streak. Campbell joins Ottawa’s Katerina Mrazova and Brianne Jenner as this week’s honourees. Cambell has 11 wins and three shutouts so far this year. – 7:07 PM
PWHL Stars of the Week headlined by Toronto goalkeeper Kristen Campbell who added two more wins to her personal 10-game winning streak. Campbell joins Ottawa’s Katerina Mrazova and Brianne Jenner as this week’s honourees. Cambell has 11 wins and three shutouts so far this year. – 7:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
This video from @ElGee35 just makes me laugh, it’s so good. Beautifully lays out how Denver cuts people to ribbons in late-game situations while also limiting opponents to their less-favorite actions. youtube.com/watch?v=A3S1JF… – 6:02 PM
This video from @ElGee35 just makes me laugh, it’s so good. Beautifully lays out how Denver cuts people to ribbons in late-game situations while also limiting opponents to their less-favorite actions. youtube.com/watch?v=A3S1JF… – 6:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s @ElGee35 on why the Nuggets are so great in clutch moments the last two years.
The trap and recover scheme is why Denver’s defense is so good, especially with Jokic on the floor to wall off driving and passing lanes in the middle of it.
youtube.com/watch?v=A3S1JF… – 5:30 PM
Here’s @ElGee35 on why the Nuggets are so great in clutch moments the last two years.
The trap and recover scheme is why Denver’s defense is so good, especially with Jokic on the floor to wall off driving and passing lanes in the middle of it.
youtube.com/watch?v=A3S1JF… – 5:30 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets injury report: DeAndre Jordan (illness) is questionable tonight vs. Raptors.
Jalen Pickett, Hunter Tyson, Braxton Key are in the G League. – 5:04 PM
Nuggets injury report: DeAndre Jordan (illness) is questionable tonight vs. Raptors.
Jalen Pickett, Hunter Tyson, Braxton Key are in the G League. – 5:04 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Boucher, Trent, Quickley now ruled out for Toronto tonight in Denver
The longest-serving Raptor for the game against the Nuggets is …
Gradey Dick – 4:36 PM
Boucher, Trent, Quickley now ruled out for Toronto tonight in Denver
The longest-serving Raptor for the game against the Nuggets is …
Gradey Dick – 4:36 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
If you’ve seen a Black Hawk helicopter flying around downtown Denver, don’t be alarmed. Just part of the Nuggets military appreciation festivities. pic.twitter.com/JIoqvfWtSA – 4:24 PM
If you’ve seen a Black Hawk helicopter flying around downtown Denver, don’t be alarmed. Just part of the Nuggets military appreciation festivities. pic.twitter.com/JIoqvfWtSA – 4:24 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
With Holiday, Porzingis out, think #Celtics could go White-Brown-Tatum-Tillman-Horford to get another look at that X-Al combination (+6.5 overall but a disaster vs. DEN). Keeps the bench unit intact as well. Surprised it’s not a full, or more of a night of rest on B2B in POR. – 4:17 PM
With Holiday, Porzingis out, think #Celtics could go White-Brown-Tatum-Tillman-Horford to get another look at that X-Al combination (+6.5 overall but a disaster vs. DEN). Keeps the bench unit intact as well. Surprised it’s not a full, or more of a night of rest on B2B in POR. – 4:17 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I used to do these playoff snapshots years ago and decided to bring them back.
Nuggets fans, Denver’s in the 2 seed now.
Their Magic Number to avoid the Play-In is 12.
Their Magic Number to get HC in 1st round is 13.
Their Magic Number for 1 seed is 20. pic.twitter.com/n8AZhbk5hS – 3:47 PM
I used to do these playoff snapshots years ago and decided to bring them back.
Nuggets fans, Denver’s in the 2 seed now.
Their Magic Number to avoid the Play-In is 12.
Their Magic Number to get HC in 1st round is 13.
Their Magic Number for 1 seed is 20. pic.twitter.com/n8AZhbk5hS – 3:47 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s matchup presented by @FanDuelCanada pic.twitter.com/STenYfiXwH – 3:47 PM
Tonight’s matchup presented by @FanDuelCanada pic.twitter.com/STenYfiXwH – 3:47 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Honor a hero in your life at an upcoming game
Nominate: nuggets.media/23hero pic.twitter.com/qPv45DnvCB – 3:41 PM
Honor a hero in your life at an upcoming game
Nominate: nuggets.media/23hero pic.twitter.com/qPv45DnvCB – 3:41 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
DeAndre Jordan has been added to Denver’s injury report for tonight’s game vs. Toronto. He’s questionable with an illness.
Raptors updates: Immanuel Quickley and Gary Trent Jr. are out. RJ Barrett is probable. Bruce Brown is still questionable, but he was at morning shootaround. – 3:05 PM
DeAndre Jordan has been added to Denver’s injury report for tonight’s game vs. Toronto. He’s questionable with an illness.
Raptors updates: Immanuel Quickley and Gary Trent Jr. are out. RJ Barrett is probable. Bruce Brown is still questionable, but he was at morning shootaround. – 3:05 PM