Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets (01-27-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for another exciting matchup as the Detroit Pistons clash with the Denver Nuggets. The match will tip off at 9:00 pm ET on Tuesday. The Detroit Pistons have previously won 33 out of the 44 games. Caris LeVert has been sidelined for tonight’s clash against the Nuggets. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson.

As for the Denver Nuggets, they have previously won only 31 out of the 46 matches they have played. With players like Jalen Pickett and Bruce Brown, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Nikola Jokic has been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets.

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Detroit Pistons will host the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The match will tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, exclusively on FDSDET and ALT. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets - Expected Starting Lineups

Detroit Pistons

• Cade Cunningham (PG)
• Duncan Robbinson (SG)
• Ausar Thompson (SF)
• Tobias Harris (PF)
• Jalen Duren (C)

Denver Nuggets

• Jalen Pickett (PG)
• Bruce Brown (SG)
• Tim Hardaway Jr. (SF)
• Spencer Jones (PF)
• Zeke Nnaji (C)

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets - Injury Report

Detroit Pistons

• Caris LeVert - OUT (illness)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Nikola Jokic - OUT (knee)
• Aaron Gordon - OUT (hamstring)
• Cameron Johnson - OUT (knee)
• Christian Braun - OUT (ankle)
• Tamar Bates - OUT (foot)
• Jamal Murray - QUESTIONABLE (hamstring/hip)
• Jonas Valanciunas - OUT (calf)
• Peyton Watson - QUESTIONABLE (ankle)

Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets - Game Prediction

This season, the Detroit Pistons have scored 214.5 points in 33 out of their 44 games. However, the Denver Nuggets have scored the same number of points in 39 out of 46 games, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Detroit Pistons boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson. Cunningham has delivered 25.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game this season. However, Robinson has averaged 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

The Denver Nuggets, on the other hand, have efficient players like Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Brown has averaged 7.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Hardaway Jr., on the other hand, delivered 13.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.


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