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Kings112Detroit Pistons @ Denver Nuggets: Jan 3, 2027
Pistons vs Nuggets tips off at 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at Ball Arena, Denver. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Altitude Sports (Nuggets).
How to Watch Pistons vs Nuggets: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 3, 20275:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Stream
- NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Nuggets: Altitude+
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Diallo |  Nuggets | F | Out | Wrist | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Cameron Johnson | Nuggets | F | Out | Ankle | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Julian Strawther | Nuggets | G | Out | Knee | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Spencer Jones | Nuggets | F | Out | Hamstring | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Ausar Thompson |  Pistons | G-F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Nuggets
Nikola JokićC · 2 GP24.0PTS11.0REB7.5AST
Jamal MurrayG · 2 GP24.0PTS6.5REB4.5AST
Aaron GordonF · 2 GP13.5PTS5.5REB2.5AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Pistons vs Nuggets Preview
The Pistons are 3-0 this season, while the Nuggets are 1-1 this season.
The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 4th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game) and Nikola Jokić (24.0 points per game).
Pistons vs Nuggets Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Feb 3, 2026 Nuggets @ Pistons 121-124
- Jan 27, 2026 Pistons @ Nuggets 109-107
Pistons vs Nuggets Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
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This Pistons vs Nuggets page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons visit the Kings Jan 5; Nuggets host the Suns Jan 5.
Pistons vs Nuggets FAQs
What time does Pistons vs Nuggets start?
The Detroit Pistons play the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at Ball Arena in Denver. Tip-off is 5:00 PM ET (2:00 PM PT).
What channel is Pistons vs Nuggets on?
Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Altitude Sports (Nuggets). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Pistons and Nuggets records?
Going into this game the Pistons were 3-0 and the Nuggets were 1-1 this season.
Who is injured for Pistons vs Nuggets?
As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Alpha Diallo (Nuggets, out, wrist); Cameron Johnson (Nuggets, out, ankle); Julian Strawther (Nuggets, out, knee); Spencer Jones (Nuggets, out, hamstring); Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring).
How did Pistons vs Nuggets go last season?
The Pistons won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Pistons vs Nuggets game?
The Pistons beat the Nuggets 124-121 on Feb 3, 2026 at home.
Where is Pistons vs Nuggets being played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
Is Pistons vs Nuggets on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Pistons and Nuggets markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Altitude+ for Nuggets fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.