Raptors against the Nuggets suprise omission catches the attention of fans…
While the Toronto Raptors did pick up a win against the Charlotte Hornets in their last game, the victory came after trailing for most of the game against a team with myriad injuries.
The reigning champion Denver Nuggets and two-time MVP Nikola Becoming to town won’t make things easier.
With the Raptors currently struggling to get some consistent production from their starting lineup, Denver is a well-oiled machine with a role player who can exploit any flaw a team has to offer. Even with some minor injuries, the Nuggets remain one of the best teams in the league.
Will the Raptors continue their unusual success against Western Conference contenders like the Timberwolves and Mavericks? Will the Nuggets be able to pull out a road win against a Raptors team that is playing with a razor-thin margin for error.
Gordon is listed as probable in this game despite a foot problem that has landed him on the injury report multiple times. Gordon’s ability to score in the paint alongside Jokic will test just how effective Jakob Poeltl and the rest of the frontcourt will be on the interior.
Projected Starting Lineups Tonight
Toronto
PG Dennis Schroder
SG OG Anunoby
SF Scottie Barnes
PF Pascal Siakam
C Jakob Poeltl