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GrizzliesDetroit Pistons @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 27, 2026
Pistons vs Nuggets final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-107 on January 27, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 31 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 109 |
| Nuggets | 18 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 107 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 22 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 8 REB Jalen Duren
- 11 AST Cade Cunningham
Nuggets
- 24 PTS Jamal Murray
- 16 REB Jonas Valančiūnas
- 10 AST Jamal Murray
Pistons vs Nuggets Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren C | 29 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +5 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 36 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-17 | 1-4 | 3-4 | +1 |
| Tobias Harris F | 31 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10-15 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 23 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-9 | 0-8 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Daniss Jenkins G | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Javonte Green GF | 19 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-6 | 1-3 | 3-3 | -3 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 20 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 1-1 | -7 |
| Ron Holland F | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +3 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray G | 38 | 24 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7-18 | 0-6 | 10-15 | +8 |
| Spencer Jones F | 32 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-5 | 4-5 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 30 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6-10 | 1-1 | 3-4 | 0 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 16 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Peyton Watson F | 36 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6-20 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 31 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-13 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Julian Strawther G | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 23 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-10 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Pistons vs Nuggets Recap
The Pistons beat the Nuggets by holding off a Denver fourth-quarter rally that fell 2 points short. Detroit moved to 34-11, while Denver dropped to 31-16.
The Pistons built the gap early, winning the first quarter 31-18. Denver cut into it with a 28-21 second quarter, and Detroit led 52-46 at halftime. After three quarters the Pistons led 82-72, and the Nuggets outscored them 35-27 in the fourth. Detroit committed 6 turnovers to Denver's 15, and that gap kept the game within reach.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 22 points and 11 assists, while Jamal Murray answered for Denver with 24 points and 10 assists. Jonas Valančiūnas pulled down 16 rebounds, and Jalen Duren added 8 for the Pistons. Detroit shot 44 of 94 from the field, and Denver shot 40 of 84. The Pistons made 15 of 18 free throws, which kept them ahead down the stretch.
The number to know: 6 turnovers. Detroit protected the ball against Denver's 15, and that was enough to survive a 35-point fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 44-94 | Field Goals | 40-84 |
| 46.8% | FG % | 47.6% |
| 6-31 | 3-Pointers | 10-29 |
| 19.4% | 3P % | 34.5% |
| 15-18 | Free Throws | 17-23 |
| 83.3% | FT % | 73.9% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 24 | Assists | 22 |
| 10 | Steals | 4 |
| 3 | Blocks | 9 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 21 | Fouls | 16 |
| 18 | Biggest Lead | 2 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 50.0% | 5.6% | 26.5% | 0.160 |
 Nuggets | 53.6% | 13.7% | 31.7% | 0.202 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, January 27, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- W vs Kings 139-116 Jan 25, 2026
- L vs Rockets 104-111 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Pelicans 112-104 Jan 21, 2026
- W vs Celtics 104-103 Jan 19, 2026
- W vs Pacers 121-78 Jan 17, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W @ Bucks 102-100 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Wizards 107-97 Jan 22, 2026
- L vs Lakers 107-115 Jan 20, 2026
- L vs Hornets 87-110 Jan 18, 2026
- W vs Wizards 121-115 Jan 17, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 3, 2026 Nuggets @ Pistons 121-124
More NBA Games on Jan 27, 2026
- Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0111
Washington Wizards2-1115Top: Sharpe 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-287
New York Knicks0-2103Top: DeRozan 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3122
Philadelphia 76ers3-0139Top: George 32 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-395
Oklahoma City Thunder2-0104Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-2102
Phoenix Suns1-1106Top: Jr. 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-1115
Utah Jazz1-2103Top: Leonard 21 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Nuggets host the Warriors Oct 26.
Pistons vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Nuggets on Jan 27, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 109-107 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 22 points.
What are the Pistons and Nuggets records?
After this game the Pistons were 34-11 and the Nuggets were 31-16 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Nuggets?
Cade Cunningham scored 22 for the Pistons. Jamal Murray scored 24 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Pistons vs Nuggets season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Nuggets game?
The Pistons beat the Nuggets 124-121 on Feb 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Nuggets?
Pistons-Nuggets: Q1 31-18, Q2 21-28, Q3 30-26, Q4 27-35.
What is next for the Pistons and Nuggets?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Nuggets host the Warriors on Monday, October 26 at 10:00 PM ET.