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

Cade Cunningham was held below two points in the first half for the first time this season in a 134-119 loss to Denver.

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 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.

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.

DETROIT (AP) Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points ... but the Pistons' starters were outscored 113-54. Cade Cunningham finished with 11 points ...