Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and was effective defensively on the last play of the game to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Toronto Raptors 121-119 on Monday night.
Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third hat-trick in four games.
The Nuggets trailed 109-98 with 5:45 left in the fourth quarter, but dominated in the final minutes of the game to take a 118-117 lead on a three-pointer from Peyton Watson.
The two teams then each scored two points before seeing Julian Strawther make one of his two free throws with 12 seconds to play.
That gave the Raptors a chance late in the game, but Westbrook covered RJ Barrett, who attempted a three-pointer that hit the inside of the rim twice before rolling out, as he There was no time left on the clock.
Barrett finished the game with 18 points, while Grady Dick scored 26. Jakob Poeltl scored 24.
The Raptors will now travel to Sacramento to face the Kings on Wednesday.
