Jamal Murray scored 34 points, Nikola Jokic finished an assist shy of his 26th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to nine games by holding off the depleted Charlotte Hornets 129-115.

For all that Michael Malone, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have accomplished with the Nuggets a 10-game win streak has eluded the group.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets had an unusual game on Wednesday, facing off after their trade for Mark Williams fell apart. It was the first game Williams played for Charlotte since he reportedly failed his physical and then had to return to the team that had agreed on a deal that would send him to Los Angeles.

Mark Williams has been through enough dramatic moments this month, and now he wants to focus on helping the Hornets for the rest of the season.