Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Date

Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Game Time

7:30 PM ET

Venue

Scotiabank Arena

40 Bay Street Toronto, ON CA M5J 3A5

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Game Recap

L 103 - 106

Key Highlights

•Denver edged Toronto 106-103 in a game decided at the buzzer.
•Brandon Ingram’s banked-in 3 at the horn was overturned on video review.
•Toronto got a final opportunity after Denver’s Bruce Brown missed two free throws with three seconds remaining.
•Scottie Barnes posted a triple-double (20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists), his eighth career and second in three games.
•Peyton Watson led Denver with 24 points, with Jamal Murray adding 21.
•Jonas Valanciunas scored 17 points with nine rebounds before exiting with a strained right calf with 4:03 left in the third quarter.

Player Spotlight

Scottie Barnes anchored Toronto’s all-around push with a 20-point, 14-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, creating offense and controlling the glass as the Raptors stayed within one possession to the final play. Brandon Ingram’s 30-point night powered the scoring load, but Barnes’ versatility kept Toronto’s late comeback within reach in a game that ultimately swung on a reviewed buzzer-beater.

Full Recap

The Toronto Raptors dropped a tight 106-103 decision to the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 31, with the ending turning on a dramatic final possession. After Denver’s Bruce Brown missed two free throws with three seconds left, Brandon Ingram banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the shot was overturned on video review to preserve the Nuggets’ win.\n\nIngram led Toronto with 30 points, while Immanuel Quickley added 22 and RJ Barrett scored 17. Scottie Barnes recorded his eighth career triple-double — and his second in three games — finishing with 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Denver was paced by Peyton Watson’s 24 points and Jamal Murray’s 21, and Jonas Valanciunas chipped in 17 points and nine boards before leaving with a strained right calf late in the third quarter. The win snapped Denver’s two-game slide and marked the Nuggets’ fifth straight victory over the Raptors.

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Denver held on for a 106-103 win over Toronto on Dec. 31, surviving a frantic finish that included Brandon Ingram’s buzzer-beating 3 that was overturned on review. Scottie Barnes posted a triple-double, but the Raptors’ rally came up just short.

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Getting to Scotiabank Arena

40 Bay St, Toronto, ON

Union Station sits directly across Bay Street, served by TTC Line 1 (Yonge–University), every GO Transit rail corridor, and the UP Express from Pearson.
The PATH connects Union to the arena underground, which is the usual route in bad weather.
Driving in is the slow option on event nights: surrounding lots fill early and Bay Street backs up. Transit or a drop-off north of Front Street is generally faster.
Gate times vary by event — check the time printed on your ticket rather than assuming the usual.

Frequently asked questions

When do the Toronto Raptors play the Denver Nuggets?: Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets is on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM Eastern, at Scotiabank Arena.
Where is the Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets game played?: At Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St, Toronto, ON.
How do I get to Scotiabank Arena?: Union Station is directly across the street — TTC Line 1, GO Transit and the UP Express all stop there, and the arena connects to Union indoors through the PATH.
Are there booking fees on Toronto Raptors vs Denver Nuggets tickets?: No. Tickets 4 Fans charges no buyer fee, no seller commission and no processing fee. The price on the listing is the price you pay, in Canadian dollars.
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