Key Takeaways:
- Cade Cunningham notched 29 points and 10 assists as the Pistons triumphed 124-121 over the Nuggets
- Detroit have now secured five wins in their last six games, including a prior 109-107 success in Denver on 27 January
- Jaden Ivey was traded earlier on Tuesday, with Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric acquired but not yet available to play
Game Overview
The Detroit Pistons secured a 124-121 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night at home, extending their strong run of form to five wins in their last six outings. Cade Cunningham led the charge, producing an impressive double-double with 29 points and 10 assists. The Pistons previously claimed victory over the Nuggets in Denver, emerging 109-107 winners on 27 January.
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Pistons’ Key Contributors and Recent Momentum
Alongside Cunningham’s stellar showing, All-Star Jalen Duren provided robust support, tallying 19 points and 13 rebounds. Duncan Robinson added 20 points for Detroit. The team entered this fixture on the back of a record-setting 130-77 demolition of the Brooklyn Nets, achieving a franchise-best 53-point margin. Their form has markedly improved since that dominant display, continuing against the visiting Nuggets.
| Player | Points | Assists | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham (Pistons) | 29 | 10 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren (Pistons) | 19 | 1 | 13 |
| Duncan Robinson (Pistons) | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| Jamal Murray (Nuggets) | 32 | 8 | 1 |
| Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | 24 | 4 | 15 |
Game Flow and Key Moments
Detroit asserted control from the outset and never conceded the lead. They produced a dominant second quarter, outscoring Denver 37-23 to take a 69-50 advantage into the interval. Cunningham was highly influential before the break, totalling 17 points and seven assists, while Nikola Jokic was restricted to seven points on 3-for-10 shooting in the first half.
The Pistons expanded their lead to 20 points early in the third quarter, although Denver mounted a response to reduce the deficit to 93-80 by the period’s end. The Nuggets made further inroads in the closing stages, with Jokic cutting the gap to 112-107 with 2:33 remaining. Jamal Murray then connected on a three-pointer after a Detroit miss, narrowing the margin to just two points.
Tobias Harris promptly answered with a timely three-pointer for the Pistons. The teams exchanged baskets, taking the score to 117-112 with 1:15 on the clock. A crucial defensive stop from Detroit with 33 seconds remaining enabled them to control the closing moments and seal the game from the free-throw line.
Roster News and Looking Forward
Earlier in the day, Detroit executed a three-team trade, sending guard Jaden Ivey away and bringing in Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls. However, neither Huerter nor Saric featured in Tuesday’s contest.
The Nuggets will move on to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, the Pistons are set to host the Washington Wizards on Thursday night as they aim to extend their winning momentum.
