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Nuggets Edge Raptors in Close Contest at Ball Arena

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Friday, March 20, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

Denver Nuggets 121, Toronto Raptors 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets beat Toronto Raptors 121-115 at Ball Arena on March 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -270 (about 73% implied). The favorite won.

The Denver Nuggets secured a narrow victory over the Toronto Raptors, winning 121-115 at Ball Arena. This match marked the third meeting between the two teams this season, with Denver now holding a 3-0 advantage in the series. The Nuggets improved their record to 43-28, while the Raptors fell to 39-30.

In terms of recent form, both teams entered the game with identical records over their last ten games, each going 5-5. However, the Nuggets were on a one-game losing streak, while the Raptors had won their last three games. Denver averaged 121.7 points scored and allowed 119.8 points in their last ten games, while Toronto averaged 115.5 points scored and 112.0 points allowed.

At home, the Nuggets had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, scoring an average of 126.4 points and allowing 114.4 points. The Raptors, on the other hand, had a 2-3 record in their last five away games, with an average of 118.0 points scored and 113.4 points allowed.

In their previous meetings this season, the Nuggets defeated the Raptors 106-103 on January 1, 2026, and earlier in the season, they won 121-119 on November 5, 2024, and 127-125 on October 28, 2024. This history of close contests added an intriguing layer to the matchup.

The injury report for both teams featured several key players listed as day-to-day. For the Nuggets, Aaron Gordon was dealing with a calf issue, and Trevon Brazile had an undisclosed injury. The Raptors had multiple players on the injury list, including Nate Bittle, Alijah Martin, Chucky Hepburn, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Immanuel Quickley, all listed as day-to-day with various injuries.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, set the Nuggets as 6.5-point favorites, with a total over/under of 239.5. The moneyline odds were -270 for the Nuggets and +220 for the Raptors, reflecting a strong belief in Denver's chances to win.

Conditions at Ball Arena were typical for a late March evening, providing a competitive atmosphere for both teams. Fans witnessed a tightly contested game, with scoring plays that showcased the talents of both squads. In the fourth quarter, Scottie Barnes made a crucial two-point shot to bring the Raptors within three points at 115-112. Jakob Poeltl followed with a reverse layup and a free throw, tying the game at 115-115. However, the Nuggets responded with key plays from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who helped secure the victory with crucial free throws.

Overall, the matchup was a testament to the competitive nature of the NBA, with both teams displaying resilience and skill. The Nuggets' ability to close out the game in the final moments highlighted their experience and poise in high-pressure situations.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DEN -6.5	239.5 o -105 / u -115	Toronto Raptors +220 · Denver Nuggets -270

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Injury report

Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets
Nate BittleDay-To-DayKneeToronto Raptors
Alijah MartinDay-To-DayKneeToronto Raptors
Chucky HepburnDay-To-DayKneeToronto Raptors
Collin Murray-BoylesDay-To-DayFingerToronto Raptors
Immanuel QuickleyDay-To-DayHamstringToronto Raptors

Leaders

PointsJamal Murray31Denver Nuggets
AssistsNikola Jokic9Denver Nuggets
ReboundsNikola Jokic8Denver Nuggets
PointsJakob Poeltl23Toronto Raptors
AssistsScottie Barnes8Toronto Raptors
ReboundsJakob Poeltl11Toronto Raptors

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1121.7 scored · 119.8 allowed per game3-2 at home

L118-125at Memphis GrizzliesMar 19
W124-96vs Philadelphia 76ersMar 18
L125-127at Los Angeles LakersMar 15
W136-131at San Antonio SpursMar 13
W129-93vs Houston RocketsMar 12
L126-129at Oklahoma City ThunderMar 9
L103-142vs New York KnicksMar 7
W120-113vs Los Angeles LakersMar 6
W128-125at Utah JazzMar 3
L108-117vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 1

Toronto Raptors

Last 10: 5-5Streak W3115.5 scored · 112 allowed per game2-3 away

W139-109at Chicago BullsMar 19
W119-108vs Detroit PistonsMar 15
W122-115vs Phoenix SunsMar 13
L111-122at New Orleans PelicansMar 12
L99-113at Houston RocketsMar 11
W122-92vs Dallas MavericksMar 8
L107-115at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 6
L95-111vs New York KnicksMar 4
W134-125at Washington WizardsMar 1
L107-110vs San Antonio SpursFeb 26

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Toronto Raptors	Denver Nuggets
Field goals	44-86	44-81
Field goal %	51	54
Three-pointers	10-31	14-30
Three-point %	32	47
Free throws	17-23	19-25
Free throw %	74	76
Rebounds	40	38
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	29	29
Assists	32	26
Steals	8	5
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	10	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	14	15
Fast-break points	18	12
Points in the paint	50	52
Fouls	24	20
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	66	24

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter83-74Tim Hardaway Jr. makes layup (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter84-74Brandon Ingram makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter84-77Nikola Jokic makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
3rd Quarter85-77Jakob Poeltl makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-79Jamal Murray makes 9-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter87-79Brandon Ingram makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter87-82Bruce Brown makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter89-82Brandon Ingram makes 2-foot two point shot (Jamal Shead assists)
3rd Quarter92-82Ja'Kobe Walter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sandro Mamukelashvili assists)
3rd Quarter92-85Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jokic assists)
3rd Quarter94-85Scottie Barnes makes driving layup
4th Quarter94-88Bruce Brown makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter94-90Jamal Murray makes 15-foot two point shot
4th Quarter94-93Jamal Murray makes 28-foot three pointer
4th Quarter96-93Jamal Shead makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter96-94Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-95Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-98Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Spencer Jones assists)
4th Quarter99-98Immanuel Quickley makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jakob Poeltl assists)
4th Quarter101-98Immanuel Quickley makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter101-101Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Spencer Jones assists)
4th Quarter101-104Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper
4th Quarter101-107Aaron Gordon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Christian Braun assists)
4th Quarter103-107Brandon Ingram makes 17-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter106-107Brandon Ingram makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jakob Poeltl assists)
4th Quarter106-109Nikola Jokic makes 3-foot layup (Aaron Gordon assists)
4th Quarter108-109Scottie Barnes makes 5-foot two point shot (Brandon Ingram assists)
4th Quarter108-111Jamal Murray makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter110-111Scottie Barnes makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Jamal Shead assists)
4th Quarter110-113Aaron Gordon makes layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter110-114Nikola Jokic makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-115Nikola Jokic makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter112-115Scottie Barnes makes two point shot
4th Quarter114-115Jakob Poeltl makes 2-foot reverse layup (Scottie Barnes assists)
4th Quarter115-115Jakob Poeltl makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter115-117Nikola Jokic makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter115-118Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter115-119Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter115-120Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter115-121Aaron Gordon makes free throw 2 of 2