Jokic's 32 points put the Nuggets to a 128-109 comeback victory over the Raptors.

November 5th - The Denver Nuggets rallied to defeat the Toronto Raptors 128-109 . Nikola Jokic contributed 32 points , 10 rebounds , and 11 assists, while Josh Hopkins added 18 points, 4 rebounds , and 1 assist. For the Raptors, RJ Barrett scored 22 points , grabbed 5 rebounds , and dished out 3 assists, while Harrison Barnes contributed 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Raptors took an 8-2 lead. Jokic and Murray combined to close the gap, while Boyles scored consecutively to help the Raptors maintain their advantage. Johnson and Hopkins then hit three-pointers, and Jokic continued to attack the basket. At the end of the first quarter, the Raptors led 35-33. In the second quarter, the Raptors extended their lead to 7 points. The Nuggets relied on Hopkins and Johnson's outside shooting to keep the score close, but the Raptors relied on Barrett's consecutive drives to the basket and Boyles' putback. The Nuggets then relied on Braun and Jokic to narrow the gap. At halftime, the Raptors led 67-62.

After switching sides, Jokic and Gordon scored consecutively, while Braun and Murray also contributed points, allowing the Nuggets to gradually erase the deficit and take the lead. The Raptors' offense relied solely on sporadic scoring from Quickley and Barnes. The Nuggets scored 7 consecutive points late in the quarter through Hopkins. After three quarters, the Nuggets led 105-82 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets once led by 27 points. Barrett and Poeltl scored consecutively to help the Raptors narrow the gap, but Bagley stabilized the situation with two consecutive dunks. Ultimately, the Nuggets rallied to defeat the Raptors 128-109 .

Raptors player statistics

Barrett 22 points , 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Barnes 17 points , 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Boyles 13 points , 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Quickley 13 points , 1 rebound , 7 assists ; Battier 9 points , 1 rebound; Poeltl 8 points , 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Walter 8 points , 1 rebound , 2 assists; Martin 6 points, 1 rebound; Graves 5 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 32 points , 10 rebounds, 11 assists; Hopkins 18 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Gordon 17 points , 1 rebound; Murray 14 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Johnson 12 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Braun 11 points , 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Bagley 10 points , 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Blazier 6 points , 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Jones 6 points , 1 rebound , 8 assists

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