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Nov 2018
57m 23s

The Deep, Dominant Raptors Keep Rolling ...

The Ringer
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A big night for Jamal Murray continues the Denver Nuggets’ hot streak (3:07), the torrid Toronto Raptors add another loss to the Utah Jazz’s disappointing start (14:53), precarious teams face sink-or-swim developments (32:58), and draft prospects look to shine as the college basketball season kicks off (47:55).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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