Jahmi3us Ramsey poured in 20 points as the Denver Nuggets edged the Toronto Raptors 96-89 in the 2026 NBA Summer League finale on Sunday in Las Vegas. Mark Sears added 17 points and recorded six assists, complementing a balanced scoring attack that featured multiple Nuggets players in double figures. The win left both squads with a 3-2 record in the tournament, capping a tightly contested week of games.
The Raptors opened the game with a 29-23 lead after the first quarter, but the Nuggets answered with a 24-18 run to tie the contest at 47-47 at halftime. Denver seized control in the third quarter, outscoring Toronto 30-20 to build a ten-point advantage with ten minutes remaining. Toronto narrowed the margin in the final period, posting a 22-19 quarter, yet the deficit held firm.
Denver’s efficiency came from both inside the arc and beyond it, shooting 41.3% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range. Toronto posted a higher overall field-goal percentage at 46.2% but struggled from deep, converting just 24.1% of its three-point attempts. The disparity in long-range shooting helped the Nuggets maintain the edge in the closing minutes.
Ramsey’s 20-point outburst was the headline performance, but he was joined by Erik Stevenson and Matthew Murrell, each contributing 12 points, and rookie Efe Abogidi, who added 11 points in just 15 minutes of play. Sears’ 17 points and six assists underscored his playmaking role, highlighting the depth of the Nuggets’ developmental roster. The collective effort demonstrated the team’s ability to generate scoring from multiple sources.
For the Raptors, Nimari Burnett led with 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds, providing a glimpse of his wing potential. Malik Thomas added 13 points on efficient 6-for-14 shooting. Despite the loss, Toronto’s 3-2 finish mirrors Denver’s record, leaving both squads poised to enter preseason training camp with clear takeaways. The Summer League finale offers a final data point for each franchise as they assess which young players will earn roster spots heading into the regular season.
