The Denver Nuggets (31-15, 3rd in the Western Conference) host the Detroit Pistons (33-11, 1st in the Eastern Conference) on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass) at Ball Arena.
These two teams will collide after resting on Monday, and both are coming off victories. The Nuggets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 102-100, on Friday and have won two games in a row, while the Pistons extended their lead at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 139-116 win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. The Pistons have won four of their last five overall. Here are three key storylines to know heading into this matchup Saturday.
1. Denver depth to be put to the test: When the 2025-26 season started, the Nuggets’ starting five featured…