Nikola Jokic has averaged a triple-double in each of the last two campaigns, and the Denver Nuggets may need him to do it again if they are to have a chance at challenging the top of the Western Conference. 

The math doesn't lie; the Nuggets (4-3) are 3-0 this season when Jokic notches a triple-double. 

His most recent one came on Wednesday night when Denver defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-109 at home — the Nuggets' third victory in their last four games. 

It remains to be seen if the Nuggets are starting to find some momentum as a team; however, Jokic — who posted 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists — certainly seems to be individually. 

Not to Jokic. 

The Serbian superstar claimed postgame that he always aims to play the game one way and let it come to him. 

"Like I've said, I think it just happens," Jokic said. "I didn't mean to [be more aggressive]; for me, it just happens. I never play the game in the future; I always play in the present. If something happens, I'm going to try to take advantage. If I'm open, I'm going to try to shoot it. It was a good night for me." 

Jokic has never averaged over 30 points per game in a season — or over 20 shot attempts per tilt — in his career, but if the Nuggets don't make a move, their thin scoring depth may require him to do something foreign even to his greatness. 

'The Joker' is a do-it-all point center. He wants the ball in his hands and to make decisions, often choosing to let his teammates eat before him. However, outside of Jamal Murray and an aging DeMar DeRozan, the Nuggets simply don't have enough prolific firepower for the three-time MVP to keep deferring. 

The Nuggets will get fourth-year guard Julian Strawther (knee), who is poised to take a leap offensively, back at some point. But even that doesn't guarantee the required consistency that would transform Denver into a top contender. 

Jokic is currently averaging 23.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists this season — a whisker shy of a triple-double. Chances are he will get there sooner rather than later, but this year may be the first in which his scoring is of the utmost importance. 

If Jokic's points average doesn't climb, the rest of the Nuggets will need to continue to perform exactly as they did against the Raptors for Denver not to lose any altitude. 

The Nuggets had seven players score in double figures — including all starters — in the win over Toronto, with the team shooting 62 percent from the field. 

Second-round rookie Bryce Hopkins was the biggest story as he notched his career-high 18 points in 28 minutes off the bench. He went 6-for-7 shooting. 

Aaron Gordon added 17 points while Cameron Johnson buried four triples en route to 12 points. Jamal Murray chipped in 14 points and seven assists. Christian Braun poured in 11 points. Marvin Bagley III posted 10 points on 4-for-5 from the field in 14 minutes.