The Nuggets lost their first game in summer league play, 85-77 on Wednesday night to the Toronto Raptors. The game was the first of the tournament portion of the schedule, after the Nuggets had won their first three games.
The Nuggets (3-1) led for the majority of the game, and by as many as 12 points. But the Raptors rallied in the fourth quarter, took a lead and never relinquished it in getting the victory.
Individually, point guard Monte Morris starred again for the Nuggets with a team-high 21 points and seven assists. He made 7-of-12 shots from the field, 3-of-5 from the 3-point line and 4-of-5 from the free throw line.