"It's great for us to have to face it, see where we make mistakes and then be able to learn and grow from it," says coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

The Detroit Pistons are on a hot streak, collecting eight consecutive wins over the past three weeks. One of their biggest tests to date will come on Friday night in the form of a talented Denver Nuggets team.

The Detroit Pistons made a statement with their latest victory, blowing out the defending champions. They'll look to make another against a Western Conference powerhouse when Denver visits on Friday

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Denver Nuggets vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game to be played on February 28, 2025 on ESPN.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, Jamal Murray scored 31 points, and the Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons' eight-game winning streak with a 134-119 win.

Cade Cunningham was held below two points in the first half for the first time in his NBA career in a 134-119 loss to Denver.

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

Nikola Jokic will play Friday against Detroit Pistons for Denver Nuggets in second game in two nights. Here's the Pistons Nuggets injury update.

SportsLine's model simulated Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Friday

The Nuggets are currently 18-11 on the road with a point differential of 5, while the Pistons have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first and only meeting of the season between Denver and Detroit.

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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