Tonight marks the first-ever meeting between the Denver Nuggets and the Toronto Raptors this season. Thankfully, both clubs appear to be in good shape going into the game.
Six players for the Nuggets are listed as injured: Hunter Tyson, Vlatko Cancar, Aaron Gordon, Jay Huff, Braxton Key, and Jalen Pickett. The following players are out: Vlatko Cancar (left knee surgery), Aaron Gordon (probably right heel strain), Jay Huff (G League two-way), Braxton Key (G League two-way), Jalen Pickett (G League assignment), and Hunter Tyson (G League assignment). It appears that the Nuggets will be able to use their whole starting lineup tonight.
Four players from the Toronto Raptors—Jontay Porter, Christian Koloko, Markquis Nowell, and Javon Freeman-Liberty—are listed as injured. A G League two-way has sidelined Jontay Porter, Markquis Nowell, and Javon Freeman-Liberty. A respiratory problem has forced Christian Koloko to miss time. All of the key players for the Raptors, including Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes, will be accessible.
The Denver Nuggets cannot afford to undervalue the Raptors, despite their 11-15 record this season. The difference between the third and sixth seeds in the Western Conference may be one loss.
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. EST, the Toronto Raptors and Denver Nuggets will play.
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