The Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-109 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Ball Arena, led by Nikola Jokic’s 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Denver overturned a three-point halftime deficit with a decisive 41-15 third quarter, improving to 4-3 while Toronto fell to 4-4.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Raptors Take a Narrow Lead
Toronto opened with 35 points to Denver’s 33, establishing a two-point advantage in a productive offensive quarter for both teams. The Raptors’ early scoring kept them ahead despite the Nuggets’ strong output.
Second Quarter: Toronto Extends Its Advantage
The Raptors outscored Denver 32-31 in the second period and entered halftime leading 67-64. Toronto had scored at least 32 points in each of the first two quarters, but that offensive consistency did not carry into the second half.
Third Quarter: Denver Takes Control
The Nuggets changed the game by outscoring Toronto 41-15 in the third. That 26-point advantage transformed a three-point deficit into a 105-82 lead entering the fourth quarter. Denver’s highest-scoring period coincided with Toronto’s lowest, creating the separation that decided the result.
Fourth Quarter: Nuggets Finish the Job
Toronto won the final quarter 27-23, but the improvement was not enough to overcome Denver’s substantial cushion. The Nuggets finished with a 19-point victory in regulation, having outscored the Raptors 64-42 after halftime.
Key Performers
- Nikola Jokic, Denver: Led all scorers with 32 points and completed a triple-double with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. He also recorded three steals and led the Nuggets in points, rebounds and assists.
- RJ Barrett, Toronto: Led the Raptors with 22 points.
- Scottie Barnes, Toronto: Contributed 17 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals, leading Toronto on the boards.
- Immanuel Quickley, Toronto: Finished with a team-high seven assists as the Raptors recorded 29 overall.
NerdSports Stat: Denver won by 19 points despite being outscored by seven across the first, second and fourth quarters combined. Its 26-point third-quarter advantage accounted for the entire winning margin—and seven points more.
Game Analysis
Denver’s efficiency outweighed Toronto’s three-point advantage. The Nuggets shot 61.5% from the field, making 48 of 78 attempts, compared with the Raptors’ 48.2% on 41-for-85 shooting. Toronto made more three-pointers, 12 to nine, but Denver was substantially more productive inside the arc: the Nuggets converted 39 of 55 two-point attempts, a 70.9% success rate.
Ball movement supported that efficiency. Denver finished with 35 assists on 48 made field goals, with Jokic providing 11. Toronto also shared the ball effectively, registering 29 assists, but its overall shooting could not match the home team’s.
The Nuggets added advantages at the foul line and on the boards. Denver made 23 of 27 free throws, or 85.2%, while Toronto went 15-for-22, or 68.2%. That eight-point difference complemented a 36-29 rebounding edge. Combined with the third-quarter turnaround, those margins helped Denver secure the result without needing to match Toronto’s three-point volume.
What the Result Means
Denver moved above .500 at 4-3 overall and improved to 2-2 at home. The Nuggets next host the Houston Rockets on Monday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m. PST. Toronto dropped to 4-4 overall and 2-3 on the road, with a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks next on Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-109 on November 4, 2026.
Nikola Jokic scored 32 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Denver Nuggets sit 4-3 in the Western Conference.
Nikola Jokic was the standout performer with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
