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JazzDenver Nuggets @ Toronto Raptors: Dec 31, 2025
Nuggets vs Raptors final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 106-103 on December 31, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 32 | 31 | 22 | 21 | 106 |
| Raptors | 23 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 24 PTS Peyton Watson
- 9 REB Jonas Valančiūnas
- 6 AST Jamal Murray
Raptors
- 30 PTS Brandon Ingram
- 14 REB Scottie Barnes
- 10 AST Scottie Barnes
Nuggets vs Raptors Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pickett G | 28 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-11 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Peyton Watson F | 36 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9-19 | 1-6 | 5-7 | +6 |
| Jamal Murray G | 37 | 21 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6-18 | 2-5 | 7-7 | +8 |
| Spencer Jones F | 37 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-3 | 0-3 | 6-6 | -1 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 23 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 7-8 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Bruce Brown GF | 25 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +4 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 21 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 | -2 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 30 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-13 | 3-9 | 0-0 | +7 |
Toronto Raptors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Ingram F | 36 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11-21 | 5-7 | 3-4 | -4 |
| Scottie Barnes F | 33 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7-14 | 2-4 | 4-4 | +6 |
| RJ Barrett FG | 24 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-13 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +9 |
| Ochai Agbaji GF | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Immanuel Quickley G | 34 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-16 | 4-11 | 8-10 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jamison Battle F | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles F | 25 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3-11 | 0-4 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Ja'Kobe Walter G | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jamal Shead G | 21 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-8 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Gradey Dick GF | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili FC | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -12 |
Nuggets vs Raptors Recap
Denver beat Toronto 106-103 on a 3-point margin that held despite a late Raptors push. The Nuggets improved to 23-10 in the Western Conference race.
Denver built a 9-point lead by halftime at 63-54 and held it through three quarters at 85-79. Toronto cut the gap in the fourth but could not catch up. The Nuggets made 28 of 34 free throws while the Raptors shot 17 of 21 from the line.
Peyton Watson led Denver with 24 points. Brandon Ingram topped Toronto with 30 points, and Scottie Barnes added 14 rebounds and 10 assists. The Raptors out-assisted Denver 27 to 17 but shot 37 of 100 from the field.
The number to know: Denver's 10 turnovers versus Toronto's 8. The Nuggets' ball security in a close game kept the Raptors from gaining possession late.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Raptors |
|---|---|---|
| 34-80 | Field Goals | 37-100 |
| 42.5% | FG % | 37.0% |
| 10-34 | 3-Pointers | 12-45 |
| 29.4% | 3P % | 26.7% |
| 28-34 | Free Throws | 17-21 |
| 82.4% | FT % | 81.0% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 17 | Assists | 27 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 18 | Fouls | 25 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 4 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 48.8% | 9.5% | 21.4% | 0.350 |
 Raptors | 43.0% | 6.8% | 30.9% | 0.170 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Raptors Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 31, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Raptors TSN / Sportsnet (Canada)
- Arena
- Scotiabank ArenaToronto
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Raptors Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Heat 123-147 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Magic 126-127 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs Timberwolves 142-138 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Mavericks 130-131 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Jazz 135-112 Dec 22, 2025
Raptors last 5
- W vs Magic 107-106 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Warriors 141-127 Dec 28, 2025
- L @ Wizards 117-138 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Heat 112-91 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Nets 81-96 Dec 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 20, 2026 Raptors @ Nuggets 115-121
More NBA Games on Dec 31, 2025
- Final
Golden State Warriors0-3132
Charlotte Hornets2-1125Top: Miller 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Indiana Pacers2-1110Top: Banchero 29 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0102
Atlanta Hawks2-1126Top: Johnson 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1113
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1129Top: Mitchell 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3132
San Antonio Spurs1-2134Top: Champagnie 36 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3118
Chicago Bulls1-2134Top: Williamson 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0124Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1114
Milwaukee Bucks0-3113Top: Antetokounmpo 33 PTS, 15 REBBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Raptors: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26; Raptors host the Magic Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Raptors FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Raptors on Dec 31, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 106-103 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Peyton Watson led the Nuggets with 24 points.
What are the Nuggets and Raptors records?
After this game the Nuggets were 23-10 and the Raptors were 20-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Raptors?
Peyton Watson scored 24 for the Nuggets. Brandon Ingram scored 30 for the Raptors.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Raptors season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Raptors game?
The Nuggets beat the Raptors 121-115 on Mar 20, 2026 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Raptors played?
At Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the home arena of the Toronto Raptors.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Raptors?
Nuggets-Raptors: Q1 32-23, Q2 31-31, Q3 22-25, Q4 21-24.
What is next for the Nuggets and Raptors?
Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET; Raptors host the Magic on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET.