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Game 2 Summary: Raptors 112, Nuggets 89
The Toronto Raptors continued their Finals dominance with a 112-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets, securing a 2-0 series lead behind an all-around performance from Tim Duncan, who controlled the paint with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 blocks to earn Player of the Game honors.
Key Takeaways:
Toronto Raptors:
Balanced Attack: While Kahron Ross led all scorers with 29 points, the Raptors had four players in double figures, including Brandon Lester (21 points), Mo Evans (18 points), and Vin Baker (17 points).
Tim Duncan Dominates: The veteran big man grabbed 15 rebounds, blocked 6 shots, and altered countless others, helping Toronto shut down Denver’s inside game.
Defensive Masterclass: The Raptors held the Nuggets to just 35.0% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers, suffocating Denver's offense.
Closing Strong: After a relatively tight three quarters, Toronto outscored Denver 34-23 in the fourth, putting the game away with ease.
Denver Nuggets:
Ramon Walker Jr. Shines, But No Help: The Nuggets’ star guard scored 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting, but Denver’s offense was otherwise ice-cold.
Cold Shooting Night: The team shot just 35.0% from the field and 33.3% from three, failing to generate any consistent scoring.
Zhao Jiwei Struggles: The starting point guard went 2-for-13 from the field with 4 turnovers, failing to create quality looks for the team.
Outworked on the Glass: Denver was outrebounded 64-58, and Tim Duncan’s presence made it difficult for the Nuggets to establish any inside game.
Statistical Highlights:
With a 2-0 lead, the Raptors head to Denver firmly in control of the series. If the Nuggets don’t find a way to improve their shooting efficiency and limit turnovers, they could find themselves in a nearly insurmountable hole.
Denver’s home-court advantage in Game 3 will be crucial—if they don’t respond now, Toronto could be looking at a sweep.
The Toronto Raptors continued their Finals dominance with a 112-89 victory over the Denver Nuggets, securing a 2-0 series lead behind an all-around performance from Tim Duncan, who controlled the paint with 12 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 blocks to earn Player of the Game honors.
Key Takeaways:
Toronto Raptors:
Balanced Attack: While Kahron Ross led all scorers with 29 points, the Raptors had four players in double figures, including Brandon Lester (21 points), Mo Evans (18 points), and Vin Baker (17 points). Tim Duncan Dominates: The veteran big man grabbed 15 rebounds, blocked 6 shots, and altered countless others, helping Toronto shut down Denver’s inside game. Defensive Masterclass: The Raptors held the Nuggets to just 35.0% shooting from the field and forced 16 turnovers, suffocating Denver's offense. Closing Strong: After a relatively tight three quarters, Toronto outscored Denver 34-23 in the fourth, putting the game away with ease.Denver Nuggets:
Ramon Walker Jr. Shines, But No Help: The Nuggets’ star guard scored 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting, but Denver’s offense was otherwise ice-cold. Cold Shooting Night: The team shot just 35.0% from the field and 33.3% from three, failing to generate any consistent scoring. Zhao Jiwei Struggles: The starting point guard went 2-for-13 from the field with 4 turnovers, failing to create quality looks for the team. Outworked on the Glass: Denver was outrebounded 64-58, and Tim Duncan’s presence made it difficult for the Nuggets to establish any inside game.Statistical Highlights:
- Field Goal %: Raptors 42.9%, Nuggets 35.0%
- Rebounds: Raptors 64, Nuggets 58
- Assists: Raptors 23, Nuggets 19
- Turnovers: Raptors 9, Nuggets 16
- Fourth Quarter Score: Raptors 34, Nuggets 23
With a 2-0 lead, the Raptors head to Denver firmly in control of the series. If the Nuggets don’t find a way to improve their shooting efficiency and limit turnovers, they could find themselves in a nearly insurmountable hole.
Denver’s home-court advantage in Game 3 will be crucial—if they don’t respond now, Toronto could be looking at a sweep.
