DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left to cap his 12th triple-double of the season and Denver posted its 13th home win in a row with a 119-116 victory over the Magic on Sunday. from Orlando.
Jokic hit his shot over Franz Wagner to finish the game with 17 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. He has 88 triple doubles in his career.
Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 25 points, including a pair on free throws that gave Denver the lead with 16 seconds left. Jamal Murray added 18 points.
Markelle Fultz finished with 20 points for the Magic and made one of two free throws with 14 seconds left to tie the score at 116, setting the stage for Jokic’s shot. Wagner contributed 19 points and Paolo Banchero 18.
Down 15 at halftime, the Magic got within six points on a layup by Wagner just before the bottom of the third quarter.
