Nuggets Host Struggling Pistons
The Denver Nuggets play host to the Detroit Pistons at Pepsi Center on Tuesday evening.

The Nuggets (39-18) have won seven of their last 10 games. This marks their second game of a two-game home stand, which began with a win on Sunday, and they look to build on their 22-7 home record. The Nuggets average 110.6 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 106.9 points per game. The Nuggets average 26.4 assists per game, which is fourth most in the league. They average 8.1 steals per game and are limiting themselves to 12.7 turnovers per game. Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 20.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game. Jamal Murray has been playing great since returning from injury, averaging 26.4 points 5.9 assists and 3.0 rebounds, over the last seven games. Jerami Grant has been solid for the Nuggets, averaging 11.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals, over the last nine games.

Meanwhile, the Pistons (19-40) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last six in a row. This marks their second game of a four-game road trip, as they look to end a six-game road losing streak and add to their 8-20 road record. The Pistons average 107.9 points per game, but they are giving up an average of 110.8 points per game. The Pistons are shooting 46.1 percent from the field, including 36.7 percent from long range, which is eighth best in the league. Derrick Rose leads the Pistons with 18.0 points and 5.7 assists per game. Christian Wood has been playing well in extended time due to the Pistons' recent roster changes, as he is averaging 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks, over the last 10 games. Sekou Doumbouya has been relatively quiet, averaging 7.0 points and 4.0 rebounds, in 23 minutes per game, over the last nine games.
Posted on: 2/24/2020 8:24 PM
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