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Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Box Scores Oct 28 2024
Nuggets beat Raptors in thrilling overtime game
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-118 in an overtime thriller on Monday night. Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jamal Murray added 24 points and 7 assists. For the Raptors, Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and Fred VanVleet added 22 points and 7 assists.
The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any point. The Raptors took a 5-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the Nuggets rallied to tie the game at 102-102 with just over a minute remaining. The game went into overtime, and the Nuggets eventually pulled away for the win.
The win was the Nuggets' fourth straight, and it improved their record to 6-3 on the season. The Raptors, meanwhile, fell to 4-5 on the season.
Key Stats
* Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Nuggets.
* Jamal Murray added 24 points and 7 assists for the Nuggets.
* Pascal Siakam had 27 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors.
* Fred VanVleet added 22 points and 7 assists for the Raptors.
* The Nuggets shot 47.6% from the field, while the Raptors shot 42.9%.
* The Nuggets outrebounded the Raptors 51-42.
* The Nuggets had 24 assists, while the Raptors had 20 assists.
* The Nuggets committed 12 turnovers, while the Raptors committed 15 turnovers.
Next Up
The Nuggets will host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. The Raptors will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night.