Nuggets use star power to tackle Pistons
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Nikola Jokic scored 37 points, Jamal Murray added 34 and the host Denver Nuggets held off a furious rally in the fourth quarter to beat the Detroit Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night.
Michael Porter Jr. contributed 26 points and Christian Braun scored 10 for Denver, which is 6-0 this season in the second game of back-to-backs.
Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey scored 17 points apiece,