On the ultimate play, Westbrook lined RJ Barrett whose 26-footer to win it on the horn was quick.
DENVER — Russell Westbrook scored 21 factors and performed stifling protection on the ultimate play of the sport, and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night time.
Nikola Jokic had 28 factors, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double in 4 video games for Denver, which performed with out Jamal Murray (concussion protocol) and misplaced Aaron Gordon to a calf pressure straight to the primary quarter.
The Nuggets trailed 109-98 with 5:45 left, however rallied to take a 118-117 lead on Peyton Watson’s 3-pointer. The groups traded baskets and Julian Strawther cut up a pair of free throws with 12 seconds remaining.
That gave Toronto an opportunity, however on the ultimate play, Westbrook lined RJ Barrett, whose 26-foot shot to win the whistle was quick.
Barrett completed with 18 factors whereas Grady Dick had 26 and Jakob Poeltl scored 24.
Takeaways
Raptors: assist might arrive prior to anticipated. Ahead Scottie Barnes (orbital fracture) is not going to want surgical procedure at this level, in keeping with coach Darko Rajakovic. Barnes has not performed for the reason that house loss to Denver on October 28
Nuggets: Accidents put extra stress on the bench to qualify. Swather has performed properly in current matches and Hunter Tyson is profiting from his alternative.
Key second
Toronto led by six earlier than Poeltl dedicated his fifth and sixth fouls in a span of 23 seconds. The Nuggets outscored the Raptors 14-8 after Poeltl fouled out.
Key statistic
Jokic has three triple-doubles within the final 4 video games and missed a fourth by a rebound towards Minnesota on Friday night time. He additionally had seven turnovers towards Toronto.
To be continued
The Raptors journey to Sacramento on Wednesday night time whereas the Nuggets host Oklahoma Metropolis for the second time in two weeks.
