Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, left, vie for control of the ball during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, right, reacts as he drives into Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)