Raptors vs Nuggets Game Preview
On March 11, at Ball Arena, the Toronto Raptors (23-41) will try to snap a 3-game losing streak against the Denver Nuggets (44-20). Look for more articles like this with the best basketball analysis available.
Raptors Analysis: Just lost a close overtime loss
The Raptors put up a strong fight versus the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game, but the outcome was not what they had hoped for. They were defeated by the Trail Blazers 128-118 in overtime. The Raptors’ loss makes it 3 straight games in a troubling trend for the team. With a long injury report for Monday, Toronto may be missing Bruce Brown (knee), Chris Boucher (knee), and RJ Barrett (sickness). Both Scottie Barnes (hand) and Jakob Poeltl (hand) are out. From outside the arc, the Toronto Raptors are making 35.5%, while from the free throw line, they are hitting 74.7%. They are pulling down 43.7 rebounds per game and surrendering just 37.7% of shots from beyond the arc.
Nuggets Analysis: Jokic is playing lights out
In their most recent game, the Nuggets easily defeated the Utah Jazz, winning 142-121. By the half, with the score already at 78-44, the match was all but settled. The Nuggets’ primary facilitators were Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the former of whom finished with 26 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds and the latter of whom shot 6 for 9 from outside the arc for 37 points and seven assists. In his last 4 games, Jokic has scored twenty-five points or more. With a game average of 26.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 9.2 assists, he leads the NBA MVP race going into Monday. Murray, who averages 21.1 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game, has also been exceptional.
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Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets Game Information
- Date: 03/11/2024
- Time: 09:10 PM ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO.
- How to Watch Raptors vs Nuggets: ESPN
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
