Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller would have no conscience of big-man-on-big-man crime, stuffing Nikola Jokic under the basket with a thunderous double-clutch dunk that left local announcers breathless upon happening.

The 7-footer got a little extra hang time ala Tom Chambers, riding “The Joker” for a few splits seconds before viciously slamming it all over the Denver Nuggets centerpiece.

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The Hornets ultimately grabbed the much needed 122-114 win, but Jokic got the better of Zeller numbers-wise, finishing with another triple-double of 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists. Though this is one embarrassing moment his teammates won't let him forget anytime soon.