Being in the NBA since 2016, Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Malik Beasley has had plenty of ... According to the veteran guard, it’s Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone.

After passing on his talents during the 2016 NBA Draft, the Detroit Pistons are surging with Malik Beasley this season.

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.

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

After numerous stops in the NBA, Malik Beasley now finds himself with the Detroit Pistons. As he continues to thrive in his new situation, the journeyman guard reacted to an old photo connecting him to the franchise.

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 led Denver with 31 points, including five 3-pointers. Nikola Jokic got to the free-throw line for 11 attempts en route to 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists. Christian Braun was the beneficiary of many of his passes, making 10 of 14 shots in a 23-point performance.

"It's great for us to have to face it, see where we make mistakes and then be able to learn and grow from it," says coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

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