Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors Final Score 96-89 — Jul 19, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Scoreboard
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Denver Nuggets
|
23 | 24 | 30 | 19 | 96 |
Raptors
|
29 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 89 |
AI PREDICTIONNeural Network Forecast
AIThis forecast was generated before tip-off — compare it with the final score above.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Denver Nuggets
|
26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 103 |
|
Raptors
|
23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 95 |
Confidence: 68%
Denver Nuggets favored
Denver's roster demonstrates elite offensive talent led by Nikola Jokic's 26 PPG and 13 RPG, making them the dominant force in this Summer League matchup despite their 2-2 record. Toronto has been more consistent (3-1) with a balanced three-player scoring attack anchored by Scott Barnes (24.7 PPG, 8.8 APG) and R.J. Barrett (24.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG), but their ceiling is capped without a true alpha scorer like Jokic. The head-to-head history favors Denver: they've won two of three recent matchups, including a March 2026 121-115 victory and January's 106-103 road win. Pace favors Denver; Jokic orchestrates offensive flow with superior playmaking, and his 9.2 APG suggests the Nuggets will control rhythm. Toronto's defensive intensity (355 PA in 4 games) can slow Denver but lacks the firepower to overcome Jokic-Murray continuity in a fourth-quarter crunch. The Raptors' 3-1 form is genuine, yet Summer League volatility and roster talent disparity tilt this contest away. Denver's recent loss to Portland is concerning but likely an outlier; Jokic's dominance and playoff pedigree edge them here.
Scoring Dynamics
First Half (Q1-Q2)
98P
Balanced pace; Denver edges early with Jokic control
Second Half (Q3-Q4)
100P
Raptors push back but Nuggets maintain lead late
Total Points
198
Range 186-210
Matchup Analysis
Raptors
Balanced scoring trio
Recent three-game win streak
Defensive intensity edge
Less offensive firepower than Denver
Small sample size in Summer League
Denver Nuggets
Jokic dominance (26 PPG, 13 RPG)
Murray secondary playmaking
Head-to-head history advantage
Inconsistent form (2-2 record)
Recent loss to Portland Trail Blazers
Risk Factors
Summer League volatility high
Raptors' home-court advantage minimal
Denver recent inconsistency
Players to Watch
Jokic Nikola
Denver Nuggets
Elite playmaking and scoring; controls pace and dictates matchups
Barnes Scott
Raptors
Raptors' primary engine; 24.7 PPG and 8.8 APG drive offense
Murray Jamal
Denver Nuggets
Secondary scorer at 22.4 PPG; critical in crunch time
Barrett R.J.
Raptors
24.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG provides secondary scoring punch
Statistical Edges
First to Score
Denver Nuggets
56%
Hottest Quarter
Q4
Game Preview
Denver comes out purposefully, establishing Jokic in early pick-and-roll sets while Jamal Murray hits catch-and-shoot looks. Barnes and Barrett answer for Toronto, keeping the game close through Q1 (26-23 Denver). The second quarter sees Murray and T. Brazile extend Denver's lead as Toronto's role players (Lundy, Graves) provide limited secondary scoring depth; at halftime Denver leads 51-47. Toronto adjusts defensively in Q3, forcing Denver into less efficient isolation plays, and the Raptors claw back. However, Jokic's passing and off-the-dribble scoring keep Denver just ahead entering Q4 (77-71). In the final quarter, Murray's poise and Jokic's clutch free throws (pulling 26-23-level scoring) prove decisive as Toronto cannot generate enough stops. Final: Denver 103, Toronto 95. Jokic finishes 28 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists; Murray adds 24. Barnes logs 23 for Toronto but lacks sufficient help.
Denver's talent edge (Jokic-Murray duo) and head-to-head dominance (2-1 record) outweigh Toronto's recent form. Summer League volatility and balanced Raptors scoring create uncertainty, reducing confidence to 68. Denver's pacing control and Jokic's elite playmaking give a modest but meaningful edge.
Team Stats
Denver Nuggets
STAT
Raptors
| Team | FG | FG% | 3P | 3P% | FT | FT% | REB | OREB | DREB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets |
20/41 | 49% | 11/34 | 32% | 13/16 | 81% | 38 | - | - | 16 | 10 | 4 | 13 | - |
| Raptors |
29/49 | 59% | 7/29 | 24% | 5/11 | 46% | 42 | - | - | 21 | 4 | 10 | 15 | - |
Denver Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors — Game Recap
Denver Nuggets beat Toronto Raptors 96-89 in NBA - Las Vegas Summer League play on July 19, 2026.
The teams were level at halftime, and Denver Nuggets finished the job with a 7-point margin.
Ramsey Jahmius led Denver Nuggets with 20 points (8 rebounds). N. Burnett led Toronto Raptors with 15 points (9 rebounds).
Before tip-off, our AI model predicted Denver Nuggets to win 103-95 — the pick was correct. The forecast projected 198 total points against 185 actually scored; the full quarter-by-quarter prediction for this game is free to view on this page.
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Denver Nuggets — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ramsey JahmiusS |
22:09 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 7/7 | 2/2 | 0/1 |
 M. SearsS |
27:36 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 1/8 | 1/3 | 7/7 |
 E. StevensonS |
27:56 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2/3 | 2/7 | 1/1 |
 E. AbogidiS |
14:21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 4/5 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
 M. MitchellS |
20:36 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1/5 | 0/1 | 2/2 |
 M. MurrellB |
16:58 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1/4 | 2/5 | 2/2 |
A. NkrumahB |
10:56 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2/4 | 1/3 | 0/0 |
 T. BambaB |
12:11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1/3 | 1/5 | 0/1 |
 Anosike EJB |
13:20 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1/1 | 0/1 | 1/2 |
 C. HawkinsB |
15:34 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0/1 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
 O. OsifoB |
09:28 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
R. GriffenB |
08:55 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 0/0 |
Toronto Raptors — Players
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3P | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 N. BurnettS |
19:33 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 3/3 |
 J. SharpS |
25:15 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 4/6 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 J. BradleyS |
23:05 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3/7 | 0/0 | 1/4 |
 T. DegenhartS |
22:29 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2/3 | 1/4 | 0/0 |
 T. KeyS |
21:06 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2/4 | 1/3 | 0/1 |
 M. ThomasB |
21:35 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5/7 | 1/7 | 0/0 |
 B. AngelB |
14:17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 5/6 | 0/1 | 0/1 |
J. CelestineB |
18:54 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0/0 | 3/5 | 0/0 |
 A. BandaogoB |
14:45 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3/3 | 0/0 | 0/0 |
 A. HoggardB |
19:01 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 2/8 | 0/4 | 1/2 |
Season Comparison
Denver Nuggets
STAT
Raptors
2-2
Record
3-1
.500
PCT
.750
15
Position
5
394
Points For
375
390
Points Against
355
4
Games Played
4
-
Streak
-
98.5
Points Per Game
93.8
97.5
Opp. Points Per Game
88.8
Head to Head
3
0
Mar 21, 2026
Raptors
115 - 121
Denver Nuggets
Jan 1, 2026
Denver Nuggets
106 - 103
Raptors
Oct 7, 2025
Denver Nuggets
112 - 108
Raptors
Denver Nuggets Recent
Jul 17
vs Blazers
108-101
L
Jul 15
@ Thunder
106-103
W
Jul 11
@ Timberwolves
101-82
W
Jul 10
vs Rockets
97-86
L
May 1
@ Timberwolves
98-110
L
Raptors Recent
Jul 17
@ Miami Heat
99-90
W
Jul 13
@ Indiana Pacers
94-93
W
Jul 12
vs Rockets
89-102
W
Jul 11
vs Boston Celtics
83-80
L
May 3
@ Cavaliers
102-114
L
