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Nuggets vs Raptors Final: 121-119 - Recap
Toronto was victimized for 28 points and 14 rebounds by Nikola Jokic as the Nuggets defeated the Raptors 121-119 in NBA action on Monday.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Raptors against the spread, which closed at -11.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 232.0.
Russell Westbrook had 21 points for Denver and Michael Porter Jr. chipped in with 19 points. Nikola Jokic had 13 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Raptors got a 26-point performance from Gradey Dick, who was supported by 24 points from Jakob Poeltl. RJ Barrett had 10 assists in a losing cause for Toronto, while Jakob Poeltl grabbed 11 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 64-59.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-41.
Denver heads into a battle against the Thunder. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento.