Raptors Struggle with Injuries Against Nuggets

The Toronto Raptors faced a setback when Scottie Barnes sustained an eye injury during their game against the Denver Nuggets, which forced him to exit early after a strong performance with 21 points. This adds to the Raptors' early-season injury woes, with RJ Barrett just returning from an AC joint sprain and making his season debut against the Nuggets, while Immanuel Quickley is still sidelined with a pelvic injury. Ochai Agbaji stepped up in Barnes' absence and is expected to see more playtime if Barnes remains out. The Raptors are also managing their rookie roster, assigning Ja’Kobe Walter and Ulrich Chomche to the G League for further development. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, are struggling after two consecutive losses, hoping to turn their fortunes around against the Raptors. The Nuggets' only injury concern is rookie DaRon Holmes II, who remains sidelined.