NBA · Final

Pistons Edge Nuggets in Tight Contest

Detroit Pistons34-11

109

Denver Nuggets31-16

107

Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Ball Arena

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Quick answers

Who won Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

Detroit Pistons beat Denver Nuggets 109-107 at Ball Arena on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -278 (about 74% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested game, the Detroit Pistons narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 109-107 at Ball Arena. This victory improved the Pistons' series lead to 2-0 against the Nuggets, having previously won their last two meetings. The Pistons showcased their resilience, particularly in the fourth quarter, where key plays by Duncan Robinson and Tobias Harris helped seal the win.

The Pistons entered the matchup with a strong away record of 34-11, while the Nuggets had a home record of 31-16. Detroit's recent form has been impressive, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games, with an average of 112.3 points scored and 100.8 points allowed. Their latest victory against the Sacramento Kings, where they won 139-116, highlighted their offensive prowess. In contrast, the Nuggets have struggled somewhat, recording a 6-3-1 record in their last ten games, averaging 95.9 points scored and allowing 97.6 points. They recently drew against the Memphis Grizzlies, which marked a slight dip in their performance.

At home, the Nuggets have had a mixed record of 2-3, while the Pistons have excelled with a 6-2 record in their recent away games. The previous meetings between these two teams saw the Pistons winning both encounters, including a decisive 134-119 victory earlier in the season. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup as the Nuggets aimed to turn the tables on their opponents.

In terms of injuries, the Nuggets faced challenges with Aaron Gordon and Trevon Brazile both listed as day-to-day, which could have impacted their performance. The Pistons, however, appeared to be at full strength, allowing them to capitalize on the Nuggets' vulnerabilities.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Pistons favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 216.5. The odds reflected the Pistons' strong form and their previous success against the Nuggets. The game conditions were conducive for a competitive matchup, with both teams eager to assert their dominance in the league.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling finale, with pivotal scoring plays in the fourth quarter. Notably, Duncan Robinson's driving dunk and Tobias Harris's fadeaway jump shot were critical moments that kept the Pistons ahead. Jamal Murray's free throws kept the Nuggets within striking distance, but they ultimately fell short as the Pistons held on for the win.

This game not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also highlighted the Pistons' ability to perform under pressure, further establishing their position in the league as a formidable opponent.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -7.5	216.5 o -105 / u -115	Detroit Pistons -278 · Denver Nuggets +225

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Injury report

Aaron GordonDay-To-DayCalfDenver Nuggets
Trevon BrazileDay-To-DayUndisclosedDenver Nuggets

Leaders

PointsJamal Murray24Denver Nuggets
AssistsJamal Murray10Denver Nuggets
ReboundsJonas Valanciunas16Denver Nuggets
PointsTobias Harris22Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham11Detroit Pistons
ReboundsTobias Harris8Detroit Pistons

Recent form

Denver Nuggets

Last 10: 6-3-1Streak D195.9 scored · 97.6 allowed per game2-3 at home

D0-0at Memphis GrizzliesJan 25
W102-100at Milwaukee BucksJan 24
W107-97at Washington WizardsJan 23
L107-115vs Los Angeles LakersJan 21
L87-110vs Charlotte HornetsJan 19
W121-115vs Washington WizardsJan 18
W118-109at Dallas MavericksJan 15
W122-116at New Orleans PelicansJan 14
W108-104vs Milwaukee BucksJan 12
L87-110vs Atlanta HawksJan 10

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak W1112.3 scored · 100.8 allowed per game2-0 away

W139-116vs Sacramento KingsJan 25
L104-111vs Houston RocketsJan 24
W112-104at New Orleans PelicansJan 22
W104-103vs Boston CelticsJan 20
W121-78vs Indiana PacersJan 18
W108-105vs Phoenix SunsJan 16
L92-98vs LA ClippersJan 11
W108-93vs Chicago BullsJan 8
W121-90vs New York KnicksJan 6
W114-110at Cleveland CavaliersJan 4

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Detroit Pistons	Denver Nuggets
Field goals	44-94	40-84
Field goal %	47	48
Three-pointers	6-31	10-29
Three-point %	19	34
Free throws	15-18	17-23
Free throw %	83	74
Rebounds	41	49
Offensive rebounds	13	13
Defensive rebounds	28	36
Assists	24	22
Steals	10	4
Blocks	3	9
Turnovers	6	15
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	20
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	64	48
Fouls	21	16
Largest lead	18	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	98	1

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter79-70Spencer Jones makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter79-71Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-72Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter82-72Jaden Ivey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter82-75Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Peyton Watson assists)
4th Quarter84-75Cade Cunningham makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter86-75Tobias Harris makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
4th Quarter86-76Jonas Valanciunas makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter86-77Jonas Valanciunas makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter88-77Tobias Harris makes 13-foot two point shot (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter88-80Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Peyton Watson assists)
4th Quarter88-82Bruce Brown makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter88-83Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter90-83Ausar Thompson makes 1-foot layup (Tobias Harris assists)
4th Quarter91-83Ausar Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter92-83Ausar Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-83Isaiah Stewart makes 1-foot dunk (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter95-83Isaiah Stewart makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-85Bruce Brown makes 1-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter95-86Bruce Brown makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-88Zeke Nnaji makes driving layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter95-90Peyton Watson makes 10-foot fade away jump shot (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter97-90Javonte Green makes two point shot
4th Quarter97-92Jamal Murray makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Bruce Brown assists)
4th Quarter99-92Cade Cunningham makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Tobias Harris assists)
4th Quarter99-94Jamal Murray makes two point shot (Jonas Valanciunas assists)
4th Quarter99-95Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-97Jamal Murray makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (Tim Hardaway Jr. assists)
4th Quarter101-97Cade Cunningham makes 7-foot fade away jump shot
4th Quarter103-97Tobias Harris makes running layup (Duncan Robinson assists)
4th Quarter103-99Jamal Murray makes 14-foot two point shot
4th Quarter103-102Tim Hardaway Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter105-102Duncan Robinson makes driving dunk (Javonte Green assists)
4th Quarter105-104Jonas Valanciunas makes layup (Jamal Murray assists)
4th Quarter107-104Tobias Harris makes 16-foot fade away jump shot (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter107-105Jamal Murray makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter107-106Jamal Murray makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter108-106Tobias Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-106Tobias Harris makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-107Jamal Murray makes free throw 1 of 3