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Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Denver Nuggets (5-4) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET, at Ball Arena, Denver, CO. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons.

NBASunday, January 3, 2027

Detroit Pistons7-3

5:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027

Denver Nuggets5-4

DateJan 3, 2027

Time5:00 PM ET

VenueBall Arena, Denver, CO

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsDenver Nuggets

Points per game

112.7

113.6

Points allowed per game

104.6

112.8

7-3Record5-4

1st in Central DivisionStanding4th in Northwest Division

4-1Road record / home record2-2

WLLWWLast 5LWWLW

W1StreakL1

Team stats

Detroit PistonsDenver Nuggets

W1StreakL1

Points Against

104.6

112.8

7-3Last Ten Games5-4

Points Per Game

112.7

113.6

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

42.3

Assists Per Game

27.3

26.9

Blocks Per Game

6.5

3.8

Steals Per Game

9.5

9.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.9

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

14.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Denver Nuggets

Julian Strawther G · Knee - Sprain

Out

Recent form

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

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 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Denver NuggetsLWWLW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Houston RocketsL 100-110

Nov 7, 2026 · at Indiana PacersW 114-102

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Toronto RaptorsW 128-109

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersL 110-118

Oct 30, 2026 · at Phoenix SunsW 127-120

Season series

Series starts 11/30

Jan 3, 2027DET 0, DEN 0

Nov 30, 2026DEN 0, DET 0

Team pages

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

Denver Nuggets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET at Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

What are the records of the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets?

Detroit Pistons: 7-3. Denver Nuggets: 5-4.

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. Denver Nuggets: Julian Strawther. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets played?

Ball Arena, Denver, CO.

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