- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude
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Ball Arena will host the clash between the Detroit Pistons (32-11) and the Denver Nuggets (31-15) this Tuesday.
The Pistons faced defeat against the Rockets, finishing with a score of 111-104 in their most recent game. Detroit committed 24 personal fouls compared to the Rockets’ 18. The Pistons managed to hit 9 of their 26 three-point attempts. Houston capitalized on free throws, hitting 24 out of 30 for an impressive 80.0%. The Rockets also dominated the boards, gathering 43 rebounds (12 offensive and 31 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. On the assist front, Houston had 21 and stole the ball 11 times. Defensively, Detroit allowed their opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field (39 out of 79 attempts). The Pistons recorded 22 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals, with 35 rebounds in total (9 offensive). From the free-throw line, Detroit converted 17 of their 24 shots, giving them a shooting percentage of 70.8%. Overall, the Pistons closed the game with a field goal percentage of 47.6% (40 out of 84) while sinking 7 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc.
Jalen Duren was a standout for the Pistons, finishing with a shooting percentage of 53.8% and contributing 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting without any assists. He played for 26 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds.
Detroit enters this matchup with an impressive record of 32-11 for the season. They average 116.9 points per game (13th in the league) with an overall field goal percentage of 47.8%. From beyond the arc, the Pistons shoot 35.0% (481 of 1,375), and their free throw percentage stands at 74.5%. Collectively, Detroit secures an average of 46.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,143 assists, ranking 21st in the NBA. They average 16.0 turnovers and commit 22.7 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Pistons force 17.4 turnovers from their opponents and draw 22.2 fouls on average. They lead the league in minimizing assists, surrendering only 975 so far this season. Detroit holds opponents to a field goal percentage of 44.0% (1,608 out of 3,655) and allows 41.3 rebounds per game. From distance, they allow a shooting percentage of 34.6% and rank 3rd in the league for points given up per game at 110.0.
In their last game, the Nuggets clinched a tight victory against the Bucks, finishing 102-100. Denver acquired 41 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 47. They recorded just 8 turnovers but managed to secure 8 steals. The Bucks committed 19 fouls, enabling the Nuggets to take 23 free throw attempts, converting 20 for an excellent 87.0%. In terms of three-point shooting, Denver managed to hit 12 out of 41 shots (29.3%). Overall, the Nuggets finished the game with 35 of their 87 attempts from the field, amounting to a shooting percentage of 40.2%. Their defense allowed the Bucks to convert 34 out of 85 shots, reflecting a 40.0% success from the field. Opponents shot 30.8% from deep, making 12 out of 39 attempts, and Milwaukee finished at 20 out of 27 from the free throw line (74.1%). When it came to rebounding, Denver allowed Milwaukee a total of 51 rebounds (11 offensive).
Julian Strawther was a key player for the Nuggets, scoring 20 points in 27 minutes and dishing out 3 assists. He achieved a field goal percentage of 46.2%, hitting 6 of 13 shots, along with 5 rebounds.
Currently, Denver holds a record of 31-15 this season. They average 19.1 fouls per game and have an impressive free throw shooting percentage of 81.8%. The Nuggets assist their teammates 28.1 times per game (9th in the league) while averaging 12.6 turnovers. They have scored a total of 5,550 points this season, averaging 120.7 points per game while collecting 42.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, Denver is leading the league with a shooting percentage of 49.6%.
On defense, the Nuggets allow their opponents to shoot 35.0% from three-point range (601 of 1,716) and their rivals convert 76.8% on free throws. They give up 26.8 assists and 43.3 rebounds on average, placing them 15th and 11th in the NBA respectively. Defensively, they are ranked 18th in points allowed per game, giving up 116.2. They force an average of 12.2 turnovers per game and allow teams to make 46.8% of their field goal attempts (16th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Detroit
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