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FINAL
1 2 3 4 T
Nuggets 38 14 25 27 104
Raptors 28 49 30 23 130
Box Score
Leaders Nuggets Raptors
Points Ramon Walker Jr. 27 Kahron Ross 37
Rebounds Jaime Echenique 11 Tim Duncan 16
Assists Otis Birdsong 6 Mo Evans 8



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Game 1 Summary: Raptors 130, Nuggets 104
The Toronto Raptors opened the NBA Finals in dominant fashion, dismantling the Denver Nuggets 130-104 behind a spectacular performance from Kahron Ross, who earned Player of the Game honors with 37 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Key Takeaways:
Toronto Raptors:
✅ Kahron Ross Takes Over: The Raptors’ star guard was unstoppable, shooting 14-for-20 from the field and drilling 4 three-pointers to lead Toronto’s offensive explosion.
✅ Balanced Attack: Toronto had six players score in double figures, including Brandon Lester (21 points), Nashad Nakiel Mackey (21 points), and Mo Evans (15 points).
✅ Dominating the Glass: The Raptors outrebounded Denver 59-44, with Tim Duncan (16 rebounds) and Vin Baker (13 rebounds) controlling the paint.
✅ Second-Quarter Explosion: After trailing 38-28 after the first quarter, Toronto outscored Denver 49-14 in the second, completely flipping the game’s momentum.

Denver Nuggets:
❌ Fast Start, Slow Collapse: Denver came out firing, dropping 38 points in the first quarter, but fell apart in the second with just 14 points.
❌ Ramon Walker Jr. Shines, But Not Enough: He led the team with 27 points, but received little help as the offense stagnated after the first quarter.
❌ Jaime Echenique’s Effort Falls Short: The Nuggets’ big man posted 25 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stop Toronto’s relentless attack.
❌ Turnovers and Defense Kill Momentum: Denver committed 14 turnovers while allowing 52.5% shooting from the Raptors.

Statistical Highlights:
  • Field Goal %: Raptors 52.5%, Nuggets 45.3%
  • Rebounds: Raptors 59, Nuggets 44
  • Assists: Raptors 32, Nuggets 19
  • Turnovers: Raptors 10, Nuggets 14
  • Second Quarter Score: Raptors 49, Nuggets 14
Looking Ahead:
The Raptors now lead the series 1-0 and will look to capitalize on their momentum in Game 2 at home. Denver needs to regroup quickly, improve their defense, and find a way to contain Kahron Ross, who had his way in Game 1.

If the Nuggets can maintain their first-quarter energy and avoid another collapse, they have a shot at evening the series. Otherwise, Toronto could be in position to take full control.
 
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FINAL
1 2 3 4 T
Nuggets 25 15 26 23 89
Raptors 26 28 24 34 112
Box Score
Leaders Nuggets Raptors
Points Ramon Walker Jr. 26 Kahron Ross 29
Rebounds Jim McIlvaine 13 Tim Duncan 15
Assists Zhao Jiwei 9 Brandon Lester 6



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