Nuggets vs Pistons
Tue, Jan 27
Final
Nuggets
Nuggets
(31 - 15)
107
-
109
Pistons
Pistons
(33 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 18 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 107 |
| Pistons | 31 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 109 |
Venue: Ball Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Jamal Murray
DEN | #27 | G
24
5
10
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
22
3
11
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 68% chance of winning the game
With Denver missing reigning MVP Nikola Jokic and defensive anchor Aaron Gordon, the surging Pistons (33-11) are heavy road favorites to extend their winning streak.
Key Analysis
- • Denver is without Nikola Jokic (knee) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring), removing their primary playmaker and best defender.
- • The Pistons are 33-11 and riding a 3-game road winning streak, recently scoring 139 points against Sacramento.
- • Cade Cunningham is averaging 25.4 points and 9.7 assists, creating a significant advantage against a depleted Nuggets backcourt.
- • Detroit boasts the league's 2nd-ranked defense (allowing 110.1 PPG), which will stifle a Nuggets offense missing its hub.
- • The Pistons have been excellent on the road (14-5 record) and are currently listed as 6-point favorites at Ball Arena.
- • To stay competitive, Denver must get a vintage scoring performance from Jamal Murray and force the game into a slow, half-court grind.
