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Detroit Pistons 121, Denver Nuggets 134: final score and stats

Denver Nuggets beat Detroit Pistons, Detroit Pistons 121 to Denver Nuggets 134, on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons.

NBASaturday, December 28, 2024
Final
DateDec 28, 2024
Start time9:00 PM ET
VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO
TVNBA League Pass, Altitude Sports, FanDuel SN DET
Attendance19,876

Line score

Team1234T
Detroit Pistons38232832121
Denver Nuggets36314720134

Top performers

Detroit Pistons
PointsJaden Ivey · 17
ReboundsJalen Duren · 7
AssistsCade Cunningham · 8
RatingCade Cunningham · 17 PTS, 8 AST
Denver Nuggets
PointsNikola Jokic · 37
ReboundsNikola Jokic · 9
AssistsNikola Jokic · 8
RatingNikola Jokic · 37 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsDenver Nuggets
Points per game
115.7
114.6
Points allowed per game
110.3
112.8
14-18Record17-13
1st in Central DivisionStanding3rd in Northwest Division
5-2Road record / home record2-2
LWWLLLast 5WWLWW
L1StreakW2

Team stats

Detroit PistonsDenver Nuggets
46-95FG46-82
Field Goal %
48
56
12-393PT13-27
Three Point %
31
48
17-23FT29-36
Free Throw %
74
81
Rebounds
41
40
Offensive Rebounds
15
8
Defensive Rebounds
26
32
Assists
29
29
Steals
8
9
Blocks
1
6
Turnovers
12
13
Team Turnovers
0
1
Total Turnovers
12
14
Technical Fouls
2
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Duncan Robinson F · Thigh - Soreness
Day-To-Day
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day
Denver Nuggets
Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain
Out

Box score

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris2472-61-42-221000112-8
Jalen Duren20125-80-02-472100344-8
Tim Hardaway Jr.1882-31-13-311000011-12
Cade Cunningham27177-181-82-228300113-11
Jaden Ivey21177-92-31-131300120-17
Simone Fontecchio1431-61-40-042100220-16
Paul Reed1272-50-23-422041022+12
Wendell Moore Jr.1262-50-22-254000230+12
Ronald Holland II20125-91-11-2200000220
Isaiah Stewart1631-31-20-043000044-17
Malik Beasley19145-113-91-221000112-12
Marcus Sasser1552-41-30-0123201020
Ausar Thompson24105-80-00-162120333+12
Team12146-9512-3917-2341291281152625

Denver Nuggets

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Michael Porter Jr.34269-145-73-430100121+5
Nikola Jokic373711-174-511-1498200184+25
Russell Westbrook3184-60-10-098620274+13
Jamal Murray403412-214-76-754113141+24
Christian Braun30102-40-16-643031223+13
Hunter Tyson1321-30-10-032100120+8
DeAndre Jordan1162-20-02-430101030-12
Julian Strawther2363-90-40-031110033-5
Peyton Watson2352-60-11-113021012-6
Team13446-8213-2729-364029139683218

Recent form

Nov 14, 2026 · at Miami HeatL 117-137
Nov 12, 2026 · at Washington WizardsW 144-140
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 14, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 116-108
Nov 11, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 123-118
Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110
Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109

Season series

DEN leads series 1-0
Feb 28, 2025DEN 134, DET 119
Dec 28, 2024DET 121, DEN 134

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

Denver Nuggets won, 134-121, on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

What was the final score of Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

Detroit Pistons 121, Denver Nuggets 134.

Who were the top performers?

Detroit Pistons: Jaden Ivey (17 points). Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (37 points).

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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