National Basketball Association

Preview: Nuggets (1-1) at Raptors (1-1)

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Raptors face a team I view as a developing powerhouse in the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets.

After a disappointing defeat, the Toronto Raptors must regroup against the Denver Nuggets. While most forecasters see this Nuggets season as another brick in the rebuilding wall, I’m of the opinion that this squad is a dark horse in the West.

The Raptors have not enjoyed their matches against Denver. Our team lost both games last year, and is 15 & 25 all time.

3 Keys to Victory for Toronto

Oct 29, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless (4) and Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) battle for position in the fourth quarter at the Pepsi Center. The Trail Blazers won 115-113 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

3 key men for the Nuggets

Dwane Casey will likely hate this game, because I’m predicting both teams will score almost at will. The Nuggets will have difficulty defending the perimeter, assuming the Raptors shoot anywhere close to their capability. Conversely, the Nuggets will wreck havoc inside.

Raptors 117 – Nuggets 112