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Nuggets defeat Pistons 131-114, powered by Murray's 37 points (17-32)

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Cade Cunningham - Avoids serious injuryCunningham (left knee strain) has reportedly avoided any serious issues in his left knee, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

ImpactCunningham left Sunday's game against Denver in the second quarter due to the strain, but there was no clear incident that caused the injury. A non-contact issue would prompt concern, but a basic strain appears to be the diagnosis, with Cunningham only ruled out for Tuesday's game against Sacramento thus far. Cunningham had posted at least 30 points in five of six contests prior to Sunday's strain, and his season-long plus-9.7 net rating ranks in the 89th percentile among all players.

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Cade Cunningham - Ruled out for TuesdayCunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

ImpactCunningham suffered a left knee strain during Sunday's loss to the Nuggets and will be unavailable for at least one additional matchup. Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey and Marcus Sasser are candidates to see increased run against Denver, while it's unclear whether Cunningham will be available Wednesday against San Antonio.

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Peyton Watson - Solid all-around effortWatson ended with 15 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 victory over the Pistons.

ImpactWatson delivered a strong game off the bench and was able to leave his mark on both ends of the court as the Nuggets cruised their way against a reeling Pistons team. Despite holding a bench role and occasionally starting, Watson has found ways to contribute, and his offensive game is trending in the right direction. He has scored in double digits in four of his last six outings.

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Michael Porter Jr. - Scores 18 points SundayPorter closed Sunday's 131-114 win over Detroit with 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound and two assists across 28 minutes.

ImpactPorter didn't do much outside of scoring, but that's an area where the Nuggets desperately needed him Sunday due to the fact that Nikola Jokic only scored four points. Porter has had some ups and downs this season when it comes to his scoring figures, but for the most part, he's been a reliable contributor on offense despite holding a secondary role behind Jokic and Jamal Murray. Over his last 10 games, Porter is averaging 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest.

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Jamal Murray - Carries Denver to victoryMurray supplied 37 points (14-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 win over the Pistons.

ImpactNikola Jokic only scored four points Sunday, so Murray had to carry the team offensively, and he responded by delivering his best scoring output of the campaign. Murray has started the year on a sizzling note, tallying 20 or more points in his four January appearances, and he's averaging 26.8 points per game to start the new year.

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Alec Burks - Extends scoring streak SundayBurks racked up 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 loss to the Nuggets.

ImpactBurks continues to make an impact on offense for the Pistons despite the team's overall struggles, and he has emerged as a reliable scoring alternative off the bench, a role that also boosts his fantasy upside, particularly in category-based leagues due to his shooting. Burks has scored in double digits in each of his last seven games, averaging 17.4 points and shooting 46.9 percent from three-point range in that span.

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Jalen Duren - Puts up 20 points in defeatDuren chipped in 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-6 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 loss to the Nuggets.

ImpactDuren had the daunting task of dealing with Nikola Jokic on both ends of the field, so in a way, his final stat line was quite decent. Even though he saw his double-double streak snap at nine games, it's worth noting this 20-point outing was his second-best mark of the entire campaign. Duren should be in line for another tough matchup Tuesday against Domantas Sabonis and the Kings.

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