The Denver Nuggets faced a tough matchup against the Toronto Raptors, already missing key player Jamal Murray due to concussion protocol. As the game progressed, they received more bad news with Aaron Gordon being ruled out due to right calf inflammation.

Gordon, who had been averaging 17.5 points and 7.8 rebounds this season, only managed four minutes of play before exiting. With both Gordon and Murray sidelined, the Nuggets will lean heavily on their bench and star player Nikola Jokic to navigate this challenging situation.