Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) tries to stay with Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
Nikola Jokic’s Triple-Double Powers Denver Nuggets Past Detroit Pistons 134-119
Nikola Jokic dominated with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists in another triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets overpowered the Detroit Pistons 134-119 on Friday in their NBA game. Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 28 as Denver erased a halftime deficit with a 27-9 third-quarter run. Detroit, despite their improved form in recent months, struggled throughout the match.
NBA: Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is guarded by Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) and forward Ronald Holland II (00) while taking a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
NBA Basketball Game: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets
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Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks the ball against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball in Detroit.
NBA Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) is hit on the arm by Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) while trying to get a shot off during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
Basketball Game: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives past Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
Basketball Game: Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drivers to the basket against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball in Detroit.
Basketball: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets
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Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) dunks against Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit.
Basketball: Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons
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Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) dunks against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball in Detroit.
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