PREVIEW: The Toronto Raptors (39-29) travel to Denver to face the Nuggets (42-28) on Friday night, hoping to extend their three-game winning streak against a team ranked second in efficient 3-point shooting. Coming off a dominant 139-109 victory over Chicago, where RJ Barrett led the way with 23 points, Toronto has found its rhythm offensively. However, the Raptors' offensive limitations—including a low frequency of 3-point attempts (ranked 25th) and poor spacing on offense (ranked 28th)—could prove problematic against Denver's elite perimeter defense. The Raptors' 18-21 record against winning teams suggests they'll face a significant test in this matchup. Denver suffered a shocking upset loss to Memphis on Wednesday, with Nikola Jokic committing a season-high 10 turnovers while recording 29 points and 14 rebounds. The Nuggets boast several offensive strengths, including efficient attacking at the rim (ranked 5th) and excellent ball movement (ranked 3rd), though their low turnover rate (ranked 3rd) suggests a disciplined approach that keeps them competitive. At home, where Denver has gone 19-13 this season and scores 120.7 points per game while maintaining a plus-4.2 scoring differential, the Nuggets present a formidable challenge. Toronto's road struggles—allowing 111.8 points per game compared to Denver's 120.7 scoring average—will need improvement for the Raptors to pull off an upset in Mile High City.