Jokic has 37, Murray scores 34 and Nuggets beat Pistons, 134-121

David Zalubowski/AP

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front, looks to pass the ball as Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By: MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray had 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit's fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121.

Michael Porter Jr. finished with 26 points for Denver, which used an 18-4 run to take the lead for good at halftime and then opened a 25-point lead heading into the fourth.

Murray scored 12 points in the final 2:27 of the period to give him his first 30-point game of the season. Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey scored 17 points each for Detroit.

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