Duncan Robinson brings up game 600 as Detroit Pistons meet Denver Nuggets
Detroit Pistons meet Denver Nuggets at Little Caesars Arena, Tuesday 11:00am (NBA). Denver Nuggets have won 25 of the 49 meetings with Detroit Pistons since 2002.
The big picture
Detroit Pistons come in 9th on the ladder; Denver Nuggets are 15th. Detroit Pistons have the higher position to protect.
Detroit Pistons are 6–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.1 points for and 101.8 against.
Denver Nuggets are 4–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 115.4 points for and 114.7 against.
Form
Detroit Pistons have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Philadelphia 76ers 106–112.
Denver Nuggets have won three of their last five and most recently beat Toronto Raptors 128–109.
Head to head
These sides have met 49 times on our records since 2002: Detroit Pistons 24, Denver Nuggets 25.
Last time out (2025-26), Detroit Pistons won 124–121 at Little Caesars Arena.
Biggest margin between these two: Detroit Pistons by 31 points in 2003-04 (97–66).
Players to watch
For Detroit Pistons, watch Cade Cunningham (24 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27) and Duncan Robinson (19 points a game, 15 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Denver Nuggets, watch Jamal Murray (25.4 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Nikola Jokic (23.4 points a game, 68 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Duncan Robinson is set to play game 600.
At Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Pistons have won 15 of their last 20 at Little Caesars Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Detroit Pistons have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
