The Raptors’ latest completed game was against the Denver Nuggets on November 4.
Toronto fell 128–109, with a disastrous third quarter proving decisive.
Nuggets Dominate After Halftime, Hand Raptors 128–109 Loss
November 4 Ball Arena, Denver
The Toronto Raptors were competitive for two quarters, but a disastrous third-quarter performance allowed the Denver Nuggets to take control and cruise to a 128–109 victory Wednesday night.
Toronto entered halftime trailing by just three points, but Denver completely changed the game after the break, outscoring the Raptors 41–15 in the third quarter.
Toronto came out aggressively, moving the basketball and finding opportunities from three-point range.
The Raptors scored 35 points and held a narrow two-point lead after the opening quarter.
Second Quarter – Toronto Keeps Pace
The Raptors continued to compete offensively, briefly building a 10-point advantage. Denver responded and cut the deficit to 67–64 at halftime.
Third Quarter – Denver Takes Over
This was the turning point. The Nuggets opened the second half with a 20–6 run, putting Toronto under tremendous pressure.
The Raptors struggled to find quality shots, shooting just 5-for-23 from the field while committing seven turnovers in the period.
Nikola Jokic controlled the action, and Denver headed into the fourth quarter with a commanding 105–82 lead.
Fourth Quarter – Too Much Ground to Make Up
Toronto showed some fight, but the deficit was simply too large.
Denver managed the game comfortably and secured the 19-point victory.
Top Performers
RJ Barrett – Raptors
22 points
Toronto’s leading scorer and one of the team’s most consistent offensive options.
Scottie Barnes – Raptors
17 points
Looked to provide energy and scoring, but Toronto needed more support after halftime
Nikola Jokic – Nuggets
32 points
Added 11 assists and 10 rebounds for a triple-double, leading Denver’s dominant performance.
Bryce Hopkins – Nuggets
18 points
Recorded a career-high scoring performance.
Three Major Takeaways
Jokic was unstoppable: His triple-double controlled the game.
Third-quarter collapse: Toronto was outscored 41-15.
Defensive concerns: The Raptors struggled to contain Denver’s interior scoring and offensive movement.
What’s Next – Raptors Schedule
November 6 – Toronto at Milwaukee Bucks.
November 9 – Memphis Grizzlies at Toronto.
November 11 – Toronto at Cleveland.
Toronto showed plenty of promise in the opening half but couldn’t maintain its momentum after the break.
The Raptors must improve their defensive consistency, protect the basketball and find ways to sustain their offensive production for all four quarters.
Final Word: A disappointing road loss, but Toronto has an immediate opportunity to bounce back against Milwaukee.
