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Jokic Scores 32 in 3rd Triple-Double This Season as Nuggets Roll to 128-109 Win over Raptors
Jokic recorded his 201st career triple-double as Denver shot better than 60% and turned a 10-point deficit into an easy win.
On Wednesday, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic recorded his 201st career triple-double with 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 128-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena.
Entering the matchup with a 3-3 record, the Nuggets sought a bounce-back performance, while the Raptors played without Kawhi Leonard and struggled with interior defense and turnovers.
Rookie Bryce Hopkins provided a career-high 18 points off the bench after sixth man DeMar DeRozan was ruled out with back spasms; Denver shot 62% from the field.
The victory improves the Nuggets to 4-3, while the Raptors drop to.500 and prepare for Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks in Milwaukee.
Indiana awaits the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon, while the Raptors return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday following their road trip.