Jokic scored 17+6 in 5 shots: Destroyed assists, and joined hands with Murray Braun to score 53 points.

On October 7, the Nuggets played against the Raptors in the NBA preseason. Jokic made 5 of 5 shots and 7 of 9 free throws, scored 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal, made 6 mistakes, and got off work in three quarters; Murray made 6 of 10 shots, scored 17 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Braun made 8 of 8 shots and scored 19 points, and the Nuggets’ three core points in three quarters, and the lineup was getting better and better.

The Nuggets and the Raptors were at a stalemate in the first quarter. After the draw, Jokic organized an offense. Murray and Braun delivered firepower. The Nuggets opened the gap 14-1. Then the Raptors counterattacked and chased the points. After the Nuggets scored 8 points 34-26 after the first quarter; Jokic scored 4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists in the first quarter, and made 3 mistakes. During the period, Jokic's big show passed against the sky and caused heated discussions among the US media. Unfortunately, new player Johnson failed to hit a three-pointer at the open position.

The Nuggets tied with the Raptors at 30 in the second quarter, and the game was very stalemate. In this quarter, Jokic scored many tough points in the penalty area, and scored 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a single quarter. During this period, Jokic was called for a foul with the ball, and Jokic was very dissatisfied with this and kept complaining about the referee's call.

In the first half, three Nuggets scored in double digits, Jokic scored 14 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, Murray scored 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and Braun scored 14 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

In the second half, the Nuggets started the five tigers and played for a while, Jokic reached 2+1. Murray held the ball hard and made an unreasonable mid-range shot against the defense. Jokic assisted Braun to score a three-pointer. Jokic Murray was off the court at the same time at 8 minutes and 51 seconds in the third quarter. Since it was only a preseason, this meant they clocked in early and got off work.

In this game, Braun made 8 of 8 shots and contributed 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. He also clocked in for three quarters and got off work, with a plus-minus value of +17 on the court; Johnson scored 4 of 6 shots and scored 11 points and 4 rebounds, with a plus-minus value of +23.

Another new Nuggets player Valanciunas made a substitute for 13 minutes, making 2 of 4 shots and scoring 6 points and 4 rebounds.