Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Game Preview (02/28): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 28, 2025, 20:43 IST

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The Denver Nuggets (38-20) face off against the Detroit Pistons (33-26) at Little Caesars Arena. The game will be held on February 28th, 2028, at 07:00 PM ET. This season, the Pistons have been strong at home, while the Nuggets have been solid on the road. Key players include Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets and Cade Cunningham for the Pistons.

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Game Preview (02/28): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

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Tonight, Friday, February 28th, the Denver Nuggets (38-20) visit the Detroit Pistons (33-26) at Little Caesars Arena. The Nuggets, boasting an 18-11 road record and a +5 point differential, face a Pistons team that has been strong at home, going 6-4 in their last ten games. This marks the only meeting between the two teams this season. The Pistons enter the game riding an eight-game winning streak, tied for the NBA's longest, after a dominant 20-point victory over the Celtics at home. Conversely, the Nuggets are coming off a nine-point loss to the Milwaukee Bucks last night, facing a quick turnaround. While Denver has won 10 of their last 12 games, they have lost 2 of their last 3.

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Projected Starting Five (February 28, 2028)

Denver Nuggets Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Jamal Murray	21.1	3.8	6.0
Christain Braun	14.8	5.2	2.2
Aaron Gordon	12.9	4.9	3.1
Michael Porter Jr.	18.5	6.8	2.2
Nikola Jokic	29.2	12.6	10.4

Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Cade Cunningham	28.7	6.3	9.5
Tim Hardaway Jr.	10.5	2.3	1.6
Ausar Thompson	9.4	4.9	2.2
Tobias Harris	13.8	5.9	2.2
Jalen Duren	11.1	10.3	2.6

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Key Players to Watch on (February 28, 2028)

Denver Nuggets Key Players

Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray

Detroit Pistons Key Players

Cade Cunningham
Tobias Harris

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Injury Report of (February 28, 2028)

Denver Nuggets:

Player	Status	Injury
Vlakto Canar	OUT	Knee
DaRon Holmes II	OFS	Achilles
Peyton Watson	OFS	Knee

Detroit Pistons:

Player	Status	Injury
Simon Fontecchio	GTD	Finger
Ron Harper Jr.	OUT	Thumb
Jayden Ivey	OUT	Lower Leg
Dennis Schroder	GTD	Ankle
Tolu Smith	OUT	Achilles

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Team Stats of (February 28, 2028)

Statistics	Denver Nuggets	Detroit Pistons
Records	38-21	33-26
Standings	3rd	6th
Home/Away	18-12	16-13
OFF RTG	2nd	12th
DEF RTG	17th	11th
NET RTG	5th	14th

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Previous Matchups

The last time the Detroit Pistons faced the Denver Nuggets was on December 28, 2024. The Nuggets were able to win that game with a 13-point margin, as the Pistons scored 121 points.

Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Leading Players of (February 28, 2028)

Statistic	Denver Nuggets (Leaders)	Detroit Pistons (Leaders)
Points	Nikola Jokic (29.2)	Cade Cunningham (28.7)
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic (12.6)	Jalen Duren (10.3)
Assists	Nikola Jokic (10.4)	Cade Cunningham (9.5)

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Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Date, Time, and Venue

The Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons will go live from Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI at 07:00 PM ET, on Friday.

How to watch Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons: Streaming Details of (February 28, 2028)

TV: ESPN, Max
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

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Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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