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.

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

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.

The Pistons faded early in the second half and fell to the Denver Nuggets, 134-119, on Friday at Little Caesars Arena to snap an eight-game winning streak. Detroit’s eight-game win streak marked its longest since 2008 as it demolished opponents by an average of 16 points per game.

Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons' eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win. Malik Beasley had 16 points as Detroit's sixth man, but the Pistons ...

DETROIT (AP) Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points ... which has won 11 of its last 13 games. Malik Beasley had 16 points as Detroit's sixth ...