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Nuggets Defeat Pistons 134-121 Behind Jokic and Murray's Stellar Performances

Denver snaps Detroit's three-game winning streak with a dominant third quarter and strong offensive showing.

  • Nikola Jokic scored 37 points, with nine rebounds and eight assists, leading the Denver Nuggets to victory over the Detroit Pistons.
  • Jamal Murray contributed 34 points, including 21 in a decisive third quarter that helped Denver build a 25-point lead.
  • Michael Porter Jr. added 26 points, while Denver's defense tightened after a poor showing in their previous game against Cleveland.
  • Detroit, led by Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey with 17 points each, rallied in the fourth quarter but fell short of completing the comeback.
  • The Pistons end their four-game road trip with a 3-1 record, while Denver improves to 6-0 this season on the second game of back-to-back matchups.
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