However, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made the big plays down the stretch to escape another consecutive loss. Jokic finished the game just shy of a triple-double, logging 28 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds.

Nikola Jokic produced a triple-double and provided some crucial offense in the final minute and the Denver Nuggets scored the game's final seven points for a 107-104 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night.

After they made him look average, the best basketball player on the planet declared the Knicks a legit title contender.