Jokic scores 32 in 3rd triple-double this season as Nuggets roll to 128-109 win over Raptors

Nikola Jokic delivered another stellar performance for the Denver Nuggets, tallying a triple-double of 32 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds in their 128-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Six other Nuggets players chipped in with double-digit performances, highlighted by rookie forward Bryce Hopkins, who scored a career-high 18 points off the bench. Aaron Gordon chipped in with 17 points, while Jamal Murray chipped in with 14 points and seven assists.

Jokic's shooting accuracy was exceptional, going 13 of 19 from the field. The Nuggets' 19-point win marked their most dominant victory of the season thus far. Prior to this game, the Nuggets had struggled, losing two of their first three home games with their lone win coming after a dramatic comeback from a 23-point deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The turning point in the game came at halftime, when Denver took a 67-64 lead. Once back on the scoreboard, the Nuggets dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Raptors 41-15. The Nuggets' shooting accuracy in the quarter was impressive, hitting 68.2% from the field, including a stellar 76.5% from inside the three-point arc. Toronto missed 18 of their 23 field goal attempts.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 22 points, marking the seventh time this season he's scored at least 20. Scottie Barnes followed with 17 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals. However, Toronto's shooting accuracy dipped in the second half, going 3 for 15 on three-pointers after shooting 9 of 19 in the first half.

After an initial 3-1 start, the Raptors have struggled, losing three of their past four games. Their next game sees them heading to Milwaukee for a Friday night matchup. The Nuggets will host Indiana on Saturday afternoon.