Nikola Jokic did not need the fourth quarter to get his triple-double.

The Denver Nuggets star finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists Wednesday night as Denver beat the Toronto Raptors 128-109 at Ball Arena.

It was Jokic's third triple-double of the season and the 201st of his career. He remains eight behind Russell Westbrook's all-time lead.

Business as usual

Jokic went 13-of-19 from the field and 6-of-7 at the line in just 30 minutes. He also had three steals and a plus-25 rating. It was his 90th career triple-double recorded before the start of the fourth quarter.

Aaron Gordon scored 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting. Jamal Murray added 14 points and seven assists. Cameron Johnson hit four 3s for 12 points.

RJ Barrett led Toronto with 22 points. Scottie Barnes had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists. Immanuel Quickley scored 13 with seven assists. The Raptors fell to 4-4.

Denver finds its footing

The Nuggets improved to 3-3 and used a balanced attack after early-season fits and starts. Jokic controlled the tempo, found cutters and finished inside when Toronto collapsed.

Denver stretched the lead in the second half and never let Toronto back into striking distance. The Raptors could not match Jokic's pace or Denver's second-chance work.

"He's just doing what he does," has become the nightly refrain around the Nuggets when Jokic piles up a triple-double. On Wednesday the box score made the point for him.

The Nuggets continue their home stretch looking to stack wins. Toronto keeps searching for consistency on the road.