Nuggets seek improved shooting performance against turnover-prone Raptors

Denver looks to bounce back from dismal outing against Utah

The Denver Nuggets will look to improve their shooting performance when they host the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Nuggets are coming off a disappointing 122-109 loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday, in which they shot just 38.2% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range.

Sharpshooting vs. turnovers

The Nuggets will need to be more efficient from the field against the Raptors, who are one of the league's worst teams at forcing turnovers. Toronto ranks 29th in the NBA in turnovers per game, averaging 16.2 per contest. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are one of the league's best teams at protecting the ball, averaging just 11.6 turnovers per game.

If the Nuggets can take care of the ball and hit their shots, they should be able to beat the Raptors. However, if they struggle to shoot the ball again, they could be in for another tough night.

Key matchup: Nikola Jokic vs. Pascal Siakam

The key matchup in this game will be between Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. Jokic is one of the best players in the NBA, and he will be a tough matchup for Siakam. However, Siakam is a rising star, and he has the potential to be a special player. This will be a good test for both players.