Toronto, ON – Nikola Jokic delivered a powerhouse performance with 40 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 127-125 overtime win against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Jokic, who scored seven points in overtime, was key in securing Denver’s first win in three games.
Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each contributed 17 points for Denver, with Murray’s last-second layup sending the game into overtime. Michael Porter Jr. added 13 points and nine rebounds, while Aaron Gordon recorded a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
For Toronto, Scottie Barnes scored 21 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, while Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and an impressive 19 boards. RJ Barrett returned from a shoulder injury, marking his season debut with 20 points.
Despite holding a 15-point lead in the third quarter, the Raptors couldn’t hold off the Nuggets’ comeback, as Jokic’s clutch 3-pointer and layup widened Denver’s lead in the extra period. Denver tightened its defense, limiting Toronto’s chances and securing a hard-fought victory on the road.