Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets (March 24, 2021): Live score, updates, news, stats and highlights

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The losing streak is over.

On Wednesday, the Toronto Raptors defeated the Denver Nuggets to snap their nine-game losing streak.

Pascal Siakam dominated with 27 points, eight rebounds and six assists while OG Anunoby chipped in with 23 points.

For more on the game, check below for updates, highlights and stats.

Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets live score, updates, highlights

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Final score: Toronto Raptors 135, Denver Nuggets 111

10:00 p.m. — A dominant showing from start to finish for the Raptors. They end up knocking down 24 3-pointers, setting a new franchise record.

End of third quarter: Toronto Raptors 98, Denver Nuggets 81

9:20 p.m. — Raptors maintain a big lead going into the fourth quarter. OG Anunoby leads the way with 23 points, followed by Norman Powell (22), Pascal Siakam (20) and Fred VanVleet (19). For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic already has a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

9:10 p.m. — Incredible ball movement leads to a 3-pointer for Norman Powell.

End of second quarter: Toronto Raptors 72, Denver Nuggets 54

8:38 p.m.  Raptors outscore the Nuggets 34-24 in the second quarter to take an 18-point lead at the half. Pascal Siakam has a game-high 20 points, but OG Anunoby has provided a huge spark with 18 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the field and 4-for-4 from 3-point range.

Anunoby also has one big-time block.

8:28 p.m. — Fred VanVleet knocks down a 3-pointer to give the Raptors a 24-point lead. They're in full control right now.

8:21 p.m. — 12-0 run for the Raptors stretches their lead to 19 points, giving them their largest lead of the game.

End of first quarter: Toronto Raptors 38, Denver Nuggets 30

8:07 p.m. — Raptors lead the way after one. Pascal Siakam (16) and Fred VanVleet (10) have set the tone for Toronto with 26 of the team's 38 points while Jamal Murray (12) has come out of the gates strong for Denver.

7:46 p.m. — Hot start for the Raptors, who lead 17-6 heading into the game's first timeout. The Raptors have yet to miss from 3-point range, going 5-for-5.

Pregame

5:30 p.m. — Patrick McCaw (left knee) is the only player on the injury report for the Raptors.

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Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News