Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points and Christian Braun matched Jokic with 23 for Denver, which has won 11 of its last 13 games. Malik Beasley had 16 points as Detroit's sixth man, but the Pistons' starters were outscored 113-54.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons' eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win on Friday night. Michael Porter Jr.

Jamal Murray poured in 31 points as the visiting Denver Nuggets snapped Detroit's eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 victory over the Pistons on Friday night.Michael Porter Jr. supplied 28 po

Jamal Murray led Denver with 31 points, including five 3-pointers. Nikola Jokic got to the free-throw line for 11 attempts en route to 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists. Christian Braun was the beneficiary of many of his passes, making 10 of 14 shots in a 23-point performance.

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The Denver Nuggets have been a leading contender for the championship over the past five seasons, primarily due to Nikola Jokić's contributions.

Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points and Christian Braun matched Jokic with 23 for Denver, which has won 11 of its last 13 games. Malik Beasley had 16 points as Detroit's sixth man, but the Pistons ...