In the latest Nuggets Ink podcast, beat writer Bennett Durando and sports editor Matt Schubert reconvene days after a dreadful NBA All-Star Game.

The Denver Nuggets may be without two of their key role players in Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon for Friday night's matchup with the Detroit Pistons.

Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, while Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Christian Braun had big scoring nights in a win that moved Denver back into second place in the Western Conference.

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.Michael Porter Jr. supplied 28 po

Denver Nuggets @ Milwaukee Bucks Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Milwaukee: Damian Lillard, Taur

The Denver Nuggets may be without both Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon in their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets Projected Starting Lineups. Denver: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic. Charlotte: LaMelo Ball, Nick

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.

Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Christian Braun scored 24 for Denver, which has lost three of its last five games.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, pursues the ball as Boston Celtics guard Derrick White, left, and center Luke Kornet, behind, defend in the second half of an NBA basketball

The Denver Nuggets are playing their best basketball of the season, and Jamal Murray has been a key factor offensively. We expect the Nuggets' guard to shine in Milwaukee tonight.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)