As basketball fans eagerly anticipate the match scheduled for 08:34 on January 1st, 2026 (China time), the Toronto Raptors will host the Denver Nuggets. This game promises a compelling contest, marked by intriguing historical context and tactical comparisons between the two teams. From preseason training through the current regular season, the Raptors have demonstrated a consistent level of tactical and technical proficiency. They've shown a significant improvement in shooting accuracy, rising from 42.2% at the start of the season to nearly 50% (averaging 47.6%; 45.1% in the last ten games). Their three-point shooting has remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 1% (34.5% early on, approximately 33.2% currently), maintaining a good performance overall. Notably, despite this, their average assists have only slightly decreased to around 28.4, indicating the coaching staff's efforts in structuring the offensive system and a strengthening team synergy. In contrast, the Nuggets, known as the 'Kings of the Plateau,' exhibit a more potent and efficient offense. Their overall shooting accuracy is close to 50%, with a higher level of 47% during the preseason (and even reaching an astonishing 51.5% in recent games); their long-range shooting is also powerful and becoming increasingly accurate. They have improved their perimeter scoring by 42 points in the last ten days compared to before. Furthermore, they control turnovers to a reasonable level, averaging only 12 turnovers, indicating the team's ability to score efficiently while managing their turnover rate. Rebounding is nearly even between the two teams, hovering around the 40 mark, but the Raptors have a slight edge. Defensively, the former contributes approximately 7 steals per game, slightly better than the visitors' seven. Nonetheless, this doesn't diminish the Nuggets' strength as a formidable challenger or the anticipated intensity of the game. NBA 01-01 08:30 Toronto Raptors/Denver Nuggets Match direction: 228.5, Under