On March 15, Beijing time, the Raptors overturned the first place in the West 125-110 at home, ending their three-game losing streak and sending the Nuggets to a four-game losing streak, the Raptors won 49-30 in the first quarter by 19 points, a new season high of 49 points in a single quarter and a new record for scoring in the first quarter in team history; The Raptors maintained their lead in the second quarter, leading by as many as 24 points in the second half, the Nuggets rallied 17-5, and chased 3 points in the final quarter, but the Raptors regained a double-digit lead in a wave of offense, and finally the Raptors refused to defend the home court by 24 points.
Statistics
Nuggets: Jokic 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Porter 23 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, Gordon 18 points and 2 assists, Murray 14 points and 9 assists, Pope 3 points and 4 assists, Brown Jr. 12 points and 4 rebounds, Jeff Green 8 points and 4 rebounds
Raptors: VanVleet 36 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds and 3 steals, Anunoby 24 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, Barnes 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Siakam 12 points and 8 rebounds, Pelter 12 points and 11 rebounds, Trent 11 points
The best of the game
Van Jordan hit 8 three-pointers, 36 points, 7 assists and 3 steals, leading the team to the first place in the West, with 8 3-pointers hitting a season high
Highlight moments
Anunobi shocked the buckle
Van Jordan pulled back for a 3-pointer and lit the bench
Murray assists a layup on Gordon
Peltl Empty Cut Snap
Porter Jr. three points
Van Jordan chased three points
Match Review
In the first quarter, Peltell scored four consecutive points in the opening game, Jokic assisted Poole, Gordon scored four consecutive points against Anunoby and Barnes, and then Barnes, Anunoby and Peltell slammed three consecutive dunks to stop the Nuggets; Timeout back, Peltl big hat Gordon, Raptors countered VanVleet hit a three-pointer, Jokic scored to stop the bleeding, Van Jordan hit another three-pointer, Anunoby also hit two consecutive three-pointers, Barnes 2+1, Boucher made a dunk, Van Jordan folded for a layup, the Raptors stopped the Nuggets again 37-22, Van Jordan continued to fire, the Raptors led by 19 points at 49-30 in the first quarter, and the Raptors scored 49 points in a single quarter to set a new first-quarter scoring record in team history.
In the second quarter, the Raptors bench continued to lead, Trent Jr. made five consecutive free throws to help the Raptors lead to 22 points, the Nuggets immediately responded to the 6-0 small climax, Van Jordan once again delivered firepower, a wave of offense led the team to stabilize the situation, the point difference reached 22 points, Gordon countered for a layup, Porter Jr. delivered three points, Jokic and Murray led the team to chase the point, the last 6.3 seconds of the first half, Siakam and Gordon had a little skirmish, both technical fouls, the Nuggets trailed by 16 points 56-72 at halftime.
Easy side battle, Siakam hit the box tough, Murray and Porter Jr. scored in response, VanVleet scored 4 consecutive free throws, assisted Barnes easy layup, Raptors led by 20 points forced the Nuggets to call a timeout; Jokic 2+1, VanVleet hit two consecutive three-pointers from the outside, the Raptors led to 24 points, then Porter Jr. fired from the outside, Jokic and Murray stepped up, the Nuggets chased 12 points 17-5, Van Jordan 2 points to stop the bleeding, the Nuggets continued to fight back, Porter Jr. hit another three points, Van Jordan stealed and assisted Barnes dunk, Jokic assisted Green's layup, and the Nuggets trailed by only 6 points after the third quarter 92-98.
In the final quarter, the Nuggets and the Raptors were deadlocked, playing the Nuggets dumb, VanVleet hit a three-pointer, Siakam scored with the ball, Anunobi caught a dunk, Trent tackled back with a one-arm dunk, and the Raptors stopped the Nuggets 9-0; Then Jokic continued to lead the team to chase points, helpless the Raptors offensive unabated, Van Jordan key three points and assist Barnes dunk, the game only 1 minute 49 seconds left the Raptors led by 15 points, the Nuggets offense missed, Peltell scored 2 more points, the Nuggets replaced the main force, and finally the Raptors won the game steadily.
Starting lineup
Nuggets: Jokic, Murray, Gordon, Porter Jr. and Pope
Raptors: Siakam, VanVleet, Anunoby, Barnes and Peltel