Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Drops 24 in Denver

Olynyk registered 24 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Monday's 125-119 loss to the Nuggets.

Making his fourth straight start in place of Jakob Poeltl (finger), Olynyk's 24 points represented his best performance with the Raptors, and it was his highest-scoring game since he struck for 27 points against the Pistons on Dec. 21 while still with the Jazz. During his four-game run in the starting five, the 32-year-old center is averaging 15.5 points, 5.5 boards, 4.5 assists, 1.8 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor and 41.2 percent (7-for-17) from long distance.