Denver Nuggets beat the depleted Toronto Raptors 125-119

In a remarkable comeback, the Denver Nuggets overcame a 21-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat the undermanned Toronto Raptors 125-119 on Monday night. Jamal Murray played a crucial role, scoring 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, while also contributing 12 assists. Nikola Jokic recorded his 21st triple-double of the season with an impressive performance of 35 points, 17 rebounds, 12 assists, and a season-high six steals, four of which came in the pivotal third quarter.

Despite missing key players, including Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr., the Raptors built a 22-point lead late in the second quarter, maintaining a 68-51 advantage at halftime. However, the Nuggets mounted a comeback in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto 42-30. Jontay Porter, the younger brother of Michael Porter Jr., scored a career-high 14 points for the Raptors in a historic moment as the siblings played together in the same NBA game.