The Denver Nuggets suffered a narrow 101-97 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, dropping to 0-3 in the NBA Summer League. Hunter Tyson sat out, and the late-game brilliance of Spencer Jones and Curtis Jones nearly salvaged a comeback. However, a critical foul with just seconds left allowed the Raptors to secure the win with free throws. This loss highlighted a glaring issue for Denver: their lack of ball handling. The Nuggets turned the ball over 24 times, with point guard Reece Beekman contributing seven turnovers. Tamar Bates showed some scoring ability but struggled with playmaking. The team's struggles were compounded by Boo Buie's injury and Tyrell Harrison’s uncharacteristic performance.

Harrison, a 7-footer from Australia, had a tough night, committing six turnovers in the first half. Despite this, he managed to display positive attributes in terms of plus-minus when paired with teammate DaRon Holmes II. Holmes was effective with 10 points and 11 rebounds, hinting at a better fit for Denver's lineup. The Nuggets also faced challenges with EJ Liddell getting ejected late in the game after a physical altercation, which further emphasized their struggles against aggressive defenses.