In what largely felt like another scrimmage game, the Nuggets failed to secure a victory over the Raptors in a 117-109 defeat.
Although Denver dropped its third-straight contest, the team succeeded in its stated goal of keeping guys healthy, heading into the postseason. Aside from the injuries to Will Barton III and Gary Harris, who have yet to play in the NBA’s restart, the team has done just that.
PJ Dozier led the Nuggets with a career-high 20 points, eight assists and two steals. The defending NBA champion Raptors were sparked by Stanley Johnson, who had a game-high 23 points.