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NBA: Denver Nuggets 95-86 Toronto Raptors

Monday, 17 December 2018 10:50 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 17 December 2018 10:54 AM ]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) grabs a rebound against Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and forward Serge Ibaka (9) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. (Photo by Reuters)

Jamal Murray have scored 15 points in the fourth quarter as Denver Nuggets rallied past Toronto Raptors 95-86 in a contest between conference leaders.

Trailing 70-57 in the third quarter, the Nuggets went on a 23-2 run to send them to their 10th win in 12 games and retain a slim lead over Golden State in the Western Conference. The result ties the Nuggets with their best start of (20-9) in franchise history. Despite the loss the Raptors lead Eastern Conference and own the league's best mark at 23-9.

Elsewhere, Dwyane Wade scored 19 points, in what was likely his final game in New Orleans, to lead the Miami Heat beat the Pelicans 102-96. Josh Richardson added 22 points and Hassan Whiteside had 17 points and 12 rebounds.

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