Nuggets Defeat Raptors: Murray Leads Denver to 121-115 Victory | March 20, 2026 Recap

DENVER – Jamal Murray scored 31 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, as the Denver Nuggets overcame a late challenge to defeat the Toronto Raptors 121-115 Friday night, according to reports from the Associated Press and Reuters.

Nikola Jokic contributed 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds for the Nuggets, who rallied after trailing in the fourth quarter. Tim Hardaway Jr. Added 23 points, shooting 7-for-10 from the three-point line, while Aaron Gordon finished with 16 points. The victory improves Denver’s record to 8-8 since the All-Star break.

The Raptors, led by Jakob Poeltl’s 23 points and 11 rebounds, saw a three-game winning streak come to an conclude. Brandon Ingram added 19 points and R.J. Barrett had 18 for Toronto.

Toronto had built a lead, reaching 101-98 midway through the fourth quarter. A three-pointer by Hardaway tied the game, and Denver extended its advantage to 115-110 with 1:43 remaining. The Raptors responded with a three-point play by Poeltl, tying the score at 115 with 60 seconds left.

However, the Nuggets closed the game on a 6-0 run. Jokic hit a turnaround jumper, Murray made three free throws, and Gordon added a free throw to secure the win. According to Sportsnet, Jokic’s proceed-ahead jumper came with 45 seconds remaining.

The Raptors are next scheduled to play at Phoenix on Sunday night, while the Nuggets will host Portland on Sunday night, as reported by Reuters.

Murray, a native of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, was a key factor in the Nuggets’ comeback, as noted by the Toronto Star. The game was closely contested, with multiple lead changes in the fourth quarter before Denver ultimately prevailed.