The Denver Nuggets entered the final game of what has been the toughest three-game stretch they've faced so far this season, going up against three legit contenders for the NBA Finals. After suffering losses against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons, the Nuggets looked to put it to an end.

Unfortunately, the red-hot New York Knicks remained red-hot, defeating the Nuggets in double-overtime 134-127, as Jalen Brunson's 42 points and nine assists steered them to victory. A road back-to-back presented its challenges and made it that much harder with overtime, but there was still a silver lining in the contest.

Finishing Wednesday's contest with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, Nikola Jokic tied Oscar Robertson with his 181st career triple-double, meaning Sacramento Kings guard and ex-Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook is the only player sitting in front of him with 207 and counting.

After the game, head coach David Adelman recognized Jokic's feat by admiring the company his star player is in.

"It's just so crazy to some of these names that some of these guys are tying right now. After a loss, even then, it hits me. Just knowing my father played against Oscar Robertson. It's just an incredible feat to tie somebody that, in my opinion, is one of the most underrated players of all time," Adelman said.

Robertson is often ignored in all-time point guard talks, but as a 12-time All-Star, 11-time All-NBA selection, and six-time assist leader, Robertson was one of the most productive players in the NBA in the 1960s and into the early 70s.

While Westbrook eventually overtook him, Robertson held the record for nearly half a century.

"So that's very cool, and it says a lot about our best player," he added.

Jokic was supposed to serve a minutes restriction on Wednesday night, but instead played 45 minutes as the Nuggets looked to avoid a three-game losing streak. In just his fourth game back after missing nearly the entire month of January, Jokic looked like his vintage self, coming up short of a game-winner in regulation.

At this rate, with the triple-doubles, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Jokic pass up Westbrook as early as next season, assuming he can stay healthy. Jokic had a league-leading 34 triple-doubles last year and is just 26 behind tying Westbrook at the moment.

Whether it's next year or another time, it seems like more than likely, Jokic will soon hold the NBA's all-time triple-double crown when it's all said and done.