Toronto Raptors Face Denver Nuggets on 3-Game Win Streak

The Raptors look to extend their winning streak against the Nuggets in Denver.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 6:03am

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The Toronto Raptors (39-29) will take on the Denver Nuggets (42-28) on Friday night in Denver. The Raptors are riding a 3-game win streak, while the Nuggets have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. Toronto is 20-13 on the road this season and has an 18-21 record against teams above .500. Denver has been strong at home, going 19-13 at Ball Arena. The Nuggets average 120.7 points per game, 8.9 more than the Raptors allow (111.8).

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams jockeying for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. The Raptors are looking to continue their recent hot streak and build momentum heading into the postseason, while the Nuggets are trying to solidify their standing in the crowded Western Conference.

The details

The Raptors are led by Scottie Barnes, who is averaging 18.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. RJ Barrett has also been playing well of late, averaging 22.2 points and 5.7 rebounds over the past 10 games while shooting 56.5% from the field. For the Nuggets, Jamal Murray is putting up 25.1 points and 7.1 assists per game, while Nikola Jokic has averaged 26.3 points over his last 10 outings.

  • The game will tip off at 9 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 19, 2026.
  • The teams previously met on January 1, 2026, with the Nuggets winning 106-103.

The players

Scottie Barnes

The Raptors' leading scorer, averaging 18.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

RJ Barrett

Has been on a hot streak for the Raptors, averaging 22.2 points and 5.7 rebounds over the past 10 games while shooting 56.5%.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' top scorer, putting up 25.1 points and 7.1 assists per game.

Nikola Jokic

The Nuggets' star center has averaged 26.3 points over his last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We know the Nuggets are a tough team to beat at home, but we're confident in our ability to go in there and get the win.”

— Scottie Barnes, Raptors Forward

“Jokic has been playing at an MVP level all season, so we'll need to find a way to slow him down if we want to come out on top.”

— Nick Nurse, Raptors Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a more favorable playoff position in their respective conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the NBA's top teams should provide an exciting and high-scoring affair, as both the Raptors and Nuggets have potent offenses and are fighting for playoff positioning.