The New York Knicks topped the Denver Nuggets in double overtime, but one controversial call nearly changed everything at Madison Square Garden.

New York will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Knicks face Denver. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season for the two squads.

The New York Knicks were coming off a back-to-back. The legs were heavy. The opponent? The Denver Nuggets are a Western Conference juggernaut that usually eats tired teams for breakfast.

The Denver Nuggets suffered a crushing loss to the New York Knicks in double overtime.

NEW YORK — The Lakers are used to putting on a show when they’re at Madison Square Garden. But for most of Sunday night, they watched a show they probably wouldn’t want reruns of: The Knicks beating them up on the offensive glass and creating a barrage of open three-pointers.

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The Denver Nuggets standout left in the middle of their matchup against the New York Knicks with a worrisome-looking injury.