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FINAL
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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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Day 158

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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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:
  • 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
Looking Ahead:
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.
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Raptors winning it with Mo Evans and Brandon Lester both guys I dumped
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Day 160

FINAL
1 2 3 4 T
Raptors 34 28 29 18 109
Nuggets 38 24 28 26 116
Box Score
Leaders Raptors Nuggets
Points Kahron Ross 19 Nick Perkins 25
Rebounds Roberto Duenas 15 Jaime Echenique 12
Assists Brandon Lester 8 Zhao Jiwei 9



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I had a better differential than the nuggets and I was trying to miss the playoffs and sold off half my team
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Game 3 Summary: Nuggets 116, Raptors 109
The Denver Nuggets bounced back in Game 3 with a hard-fought 116-109 victory over the Toronto Raptors, cutting the series deficit to 2-1. A balanced offensive attack led by Nick Perkins (25 points), Zhao Jiwei (22 points, 9 assists), and Jaime Echenique (21 points, 12 rebounds) helped Denver hold off a late Raptors push.

Key Takeaways:
Denver Nuggets:
✅ Balanced Scoring: Denver had four players score 19+ points, with Nick Perkins leading the charge with 25 points and 8 rebounds.
✅ Efficient Three-Point Shooting: The Nuggets hit 8-of-19 from beyond the arc (42.1%), a major improvement from Game 2.
✅ Zhao Jiwei Steps Up: After struggling in the first two games, Jiwei bounced back with 22 points and 9 assists, controlling the tempo.
✅ Dominating the Glass: Denver outrebounded Toronto 60-54, winning the battle in the paint.

Toronto Raptors:
❌ Cold from Deep: The Raptors shot just 2-for-11 from three (18.2%), making it difficult to match Denver’s offensive firepower.
❌ Tim Duncan Shines, But Not Enough: Despite a 17-point, 14-rebound, 7-block performance, Duncan couldn’t carry Toronto to victory.
❌ Brandon Lester’s Inefficiency Hurts: While Lester scored 17 points, he shot 8-for-26 from the field, forcing tough shots instead of creating for others.
❌ Fourth-Quarter Fade: Toronto entered the fourth only down by one, but scored just 18 points in the final period, allowing Denver to pull away.

Statistical Highlights:
  • Field Goal %: Nuggets 45.2%, Raptors 45.7%
  • Three-Point %: Nuggets 42.1%, Raptors 18.2%
  • Free Throw %: Nuggets 80.0%, Raptors 78.6%
  • Rebounds: Nuggets 60, Raptors 54
  • Assists: Nuggets 21, Raptors 22
  • Turnovers: Nuggets 16, Raptors 13
Looking Ahead:
Denver avoids falling into a 3-0 hole and now has a chance to even the series in Game 4 at home. If Toronto wants to regain control, they must find their outside shooting and avoid another fourth-quarter collapse.

Meanwhile, Nuggets fans are hopeful that their momentum can shift the tide of the series—which, let’s be honest, is more likely than Knicks GM Daulten overcoming his genetic disadvantages.
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Jaime Echenique (21 points, 12 rebounds) helped Denver hold off a late Raptors push.

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Day 161

FINAL
1 2 3 4 T
Raptors 32 29 24 19 104
Nuggets 25 24 28 17 94
Box Score
Leaders Raptors Nuggets
Points Kahron Ross 22 Jaime Echenique 21
Rebounds Kahron Ross 15 Nick Perkins 17
Assists Cassius Winston 8 Otis Birdsong 5



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