Never underestimate the heart of a champion.
That famous line was the unofficial motto of the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors and surely rang true for the reigning champions tonight.
The Denver Nuggets answered every push by the Raptors in pulling out a 113-104 victory at Scotiabank Arena. Nikola Jokic overcame a slow start — by his incredible standards — and led the way for the Denver with 31 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks.
All 5 Nuggets starters scored in double figures. Kitchener native, Jamal Murray, who received a tribute video for becoming the 9th Canadian to win an NBA title, chipped in with 20 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks.