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Denver Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors: Matchups to watch

By Blake Holmes

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 30: the Denver Nuggets react after their win against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 30, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 30: the Denver Nuggets react after their win against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 30, 2018 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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(Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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First up is the power forward play, Paul Millsap for the Denver Nuggets going up against Pascal Siakam for the Toronto Raptors.

Paul Millsap was named the player of the week for the Western Conference, while Kawhi Leonard was named the player of the week for the Eastern Conference.

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Of course, they will meet head-to-head in this game, and they may guard each other at some points, but this matchup between Millsap and Siakam will be seen more.

Remember, Siakam was also recognized as a player of the week earlier this season as well, so he’s had a pretty good start. According to basketball-reference, he’s averaging close to 15 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, with an impressive field goal percentage of 63 percent.

Paul on the other hand, has been nothing short of impressive in this run.

I mean, he didn’t win POTW for no reason.

The dude literally averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in the past week, and played some great defense in that span as well.

Look out for the battle of the forwards, as rebounds and inside game could be crucial to whoever can win this game.

Oh, and by the way, it’s #HeadbandPaulSZN.

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