Pistons vs. Nuggets GameThread: Game Time, TV, Odds and more

The Detroit Pistons are looking to win their fourth straight road game, but will have to outlast Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets to do so.

Jokic remains an MVP candidate and one of the top players in the NBA, but these Denver Nuggets are a bit more vulnerable than before. The Nuggets play the second half of a back-to-back a night after giving up a season-high 149 points in a loss to Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Nuggets are one of the worst defenses in the NBA this season, and now they’re trying to make things work without their one good defender in Aaron Gordon.

The Pistons will have a chance to exploit a leaky defense, but that means hitting shots and limiting turnovers. If they cough up the ball, this Denver offense is too much to overcome.

One advantage for the Pistons is the return of big man Isaiah Stewart, who has been out with a hyperextended knee. Stewart can’t stop Jokic, but he can at least make him work for his points.

Vital games

When: 9 p.m. ET
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
Clock: Fan Duel Sports Network Detroit
Odds: Stamps +6

Expected lineups

Detroit Pistons (14-17)

Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren

Denver Nuggets (16-13)

Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, Christian Bruan, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic