Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons Match Player Stats: A Full Breakdown of Player Performances and Match Insights
The Denver Nuggets played the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, during a thrilling basketball match on February 28, 2025. The outstanding combination of talent and competitive drive guided the Nuggets to an ultimate victory against the Detroit Pistons by 134-119.
Match Summary
Date and Venue
- Match
Date: February 28, 2025
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Final Score
- Match
Denver Nuggets: 134
Detroit Pistons: 119
Image Source: SportsKeeda
Player Stats Overview
Shooting Stats
| Team | Player | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | Pts. |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 6 | 12 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Jamal Murray | 10 | 22 | 45.5 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 31 | |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 10 | 15 | 66.7 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 28 | |
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 3 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Malik Beasley | 6 | 18 | 33.3 | 4 | 11 | 36.4 | 16 | |
| Dennis Schröder | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 8 |
Rebounding Stats
| Team | Player | OREB | DREB | REB |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
| Christian Braun | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
| Pistons | Jalen Duren | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Dennis Schröder | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| Isaiah Stewart | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Assists and Turnovers
| Team | Player | Assists | Turnovers |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 15 | 7 |
| Jamal Murray | 4 | 2 | |
| Christian Braun | 2 | 0 | |
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 5 | 2 |
| Dennis Schröder | 7 | 3 | |
| Malik Beasley | 3 | 0 |
Key Moments & Highlights
During that quarter, Jamal Murray scored 31 points in total, yet managed to net 12 points, making it his top-scoring quarter of the night, and two consecutive three-pointers took both Pistons players and staff by surprise. The Serbian point guard Nikola Jokic managed offense effortlessly to accumulate 4 assists, 6 rebounds during that dominant stretch. The Nuggets scored a massive 20-point lead that put the Pistons out of the game after running up their total during that quarter.
Jokic’s performance during the game qualified for the narrations shown during the MVP ceremony. Tobias Harris’ defense appeared futile because his passes, including full-court vision, touch feeds, and no-look passes, gave his opponents an impossible time to react. The play immediately circulated on social media networks. A different viral Jokic moment occurred during the fourth quarter when he made a behind-the-back bounce pass inside traffic to Christian Braun, which resulted in an effortless basket that NBA Twitter constantly shared.
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The Nuggets demonstrated exceptional depth-based offensive strength during their game against the opposition. The Nuggets successfully connected on 54% of their three-point attempts to knock down 20 of those shots. Michael Porter Jr. delivered 6 triple-point shots before scoring 28 points, while Murray nailed five of seven attempts, including challenging step-back shots that silenced Detroit fans. During the third quarter, the Nuggets made 9 out of their 11 three-point attempts against Detroit, which created absolute frustration for a Pistons team that was already falling behind.
Head-to-Head History
The Nuggets forward their rebuilding Pistons by dominating them through the combination of Nikola Jokic alongside Jamal Murray. The trend in this matchup has changed according to recent results, which diverge from previous annual contests. As Detroit develops its young core of players, the upcoming matchups might level out between these two teams.
Last 5 matches between the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons:
- February 28, 2025: Denver Nuggets 134, Detroit Pistons 119
- December 28, 2024: Denver Nuggets 134, Detroit Pistons 121
- January 7, 2024: Denver Nuggets 131, Detroit Pistons 114
- November 20, 2023: Denver Nuggets 107, Detroit Pistons 103
- March 16, 2023: Denver Nuggets 119, Detroit Pistons 100
Image Source: Detroit Bad Boys
Expert Takeaways
The defensive strategy of Denver delivered flawless results through constant passes, unselfish basketball, and precise shot execution. Each Denver possession relied on Jokic’s court awareness and directorship before Murray and Porter Jr. launched their three-point shots. The defensive approach by Denver stopped Detroit starters, then allowed the Broncos to transition back quickly. The Pistons managed to display promising tendencies from their bench while showing poor execution and control throughout the game. The positive energy contributed by Ausar Thompson failed to overcome the inconsistent point-scoring abilities of the team when obtaining turnovers. The combination of depth and chemistry with star talent owned by Denver was beyond what Detroit could overcome.
Watch the Denver Nuggets vs the Detroit Pistons Match Highlights (February 1, 2025): YouTube (NBA)
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Fan Reactions
@roblockhart8410: “I’m impressed with Detroit fan base. Glad they are starting to look like a real team this year.”
@donovanjohnson3947: “This was a game where the Pistons needed Jaden Ivey. The Nuggets double and triple teamed Cade all game so the pistons needed another shooter to step up and make plays.”
@LifesBetterNotGambling: “Jokic is absolutely top 10 all time right now”
@TheOverlapLifewithTimBarber: “Those first couple of plays made it look like it was going to be a long night. You blink and its 23-9 Denver. Wild.”
@PullinMyOwn: “Denver goes on like a 17-0 run in the first and they barely show it”
@Kingfisher1215: “Great game by the starters for Denver. It’s just painful that when Porter has an off game, Murray doesn’t step up with a difference making game, last night he gave his typical “complementary game”. Tonight both had their “difference making” games on. This team is very very good when they do that.”
@brucelau2023: “Joker takes triple doubles like it’s nothing
But hey, give credit to the Detroit Pistons. They actually fought hard tonight against Denver. I thought they were gonna keep that winning streak going, but Detroit really played hard. Gotta give lots of credit.”
@julietasalomon5015: “This Piston team, i think is the best group of players gathered to be a contender.If mainfained and maybe add a 7footer centdr will be a champion.”
Source: YouTube (NBA)
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Concluion
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Denver team to triumph against the Detroit Pistons through their incredible passing ability, timely scoring, impressive team-wide ball control, and accurate three-point shooting. The Pistons demonstrated potential through their bench squad and the individual talents of Ausar Thompson, yet the team displayed clear signs of inexperienced execution compared to their opponents.
The Denver Nuggets played the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, during a thrilling basketball match on February 28, 2025. The outstanding combination of talent and competitive drive guided the Nuggets to an ultimate victory against the Detroit Pistons by 134-119.
Image Source: The Denver Post
Match Summary
Date and Venue
- Match
Date: February 28, 2025
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Final Score
- Match
Denver Nuggets: 134
Detroit Pistons: 119
Image Source: SportsKeeda
Player Stats Overview
Shooting Stats
| Team | Player | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3:00 PM | 3PA | 3P% | Pts. |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 6 | 12 | 50 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Jamal Murray | 10 | 22 | 45.5 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 31 | |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 10 | 15 | 66.7 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 28 | |
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 3 | 12 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Malik Beasley | 6 | 18 | 33.3 | 4 | 11 | 36.4 | 16 | |
| Dennis Schröder | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 8 |
Rebounding Stats
| Team | Player | OREB | DREB | REB |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Michael Porter Jr. | 2 | 7 | 9 | |
| Christian Braun | 1 | 5 | 6 | |
| Pistons | Jalen Duren | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Dennis Schröder | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| Isaiah Stewart | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Assists and Turnovers
| Team | Player | Assists | Turnovers |
| Nuggets | Nikola Jokić | 15 | 7 |
| Jamal Murray | 4 | 2 | |
| Christian Braun | 2 | 0 | |
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham | 5 | 2 |
| Dennis Schröder | 7 | 3 | |
| Malik Beasley | 3 | 0 |
Key Moments & Highlights
During that quarter, Jamal Murray scored 31 points in total, yet managed to net 12 points, making it his top-scoring quarter of the night, and two consecutive three-pointers took both Pistons players and staff by surprise. The Serbian point guard Nikola Jokic managed offense effortlessly to accumulate 4 assists, 6 rebounds during that dominant stretch. The Nuggets scored a massive 20-point lead that put the Pistons out of the game after running up their total during that quarter.
Jokic’s performance during the game qualified for the narrations shown during the MVP ceremony. Tobias Harris’ defense appeared futile because his passes, including full-court vision, touch feeds, and no-look passes, gave his opponents an impossible time to react. The play immediately circulated on social media networks. A different viral Jokic moment occurred during the fourth quarter when he made a behind-the-back bounce pass inside traffic to Christian Braun, which resulted in an effortless basket that NBA Twitter constantly shared.
Image Source: NBA
The Nuggets demonstrated exceptional depth-based offensive strength during their game against the opposition. The Nuggets successfully connected on 54% of their three-point attempts to knock down 20 of those shots. Michael Porter Jr. delivered 6 triple-point shots before scoring 28 points, while Murray nailed five of seven attempts, including challenging step-back shots that silenced Detroit fans. During the third quarter, the Nuggets made 9 out of their 11 three-point attempts against Detroit, which created absolute frustration for a Pistons team that was already falling behind.
Head-to-Head History
The Nuggets forward their rebuilding Pistons by dominating them through the combination of Nikola Jokic alongside Jamal Murray. The trend in this matchup has changed according to recent results, which diverge from previous annual contests. As Detroit develops its young core of players, the upcoming matchups might level out between these two teams.
Last 5 matches between the Denver Nuggets and the Detroit Pistons:
- February 28, 2025: Denver Nuggets 134, Detroit Pistons 119
- December 28, 2024: Denver Nuggets 134, Detroit Pistons 121
- January 7, 2024: Denver Nuggets 131, Detroit Pistons 114
- November 20, 2023: Denver Nuggets 107, Detroit Pistons 103
- March 16, 2023: Denver Nuggets 119, Detroit Pistons 100
Image Source: Detroit Bad Boys
Expert Takeaways
The defensive strategy of Denver delivered flawless results through constant passes, unselfish basketball, and precise shot execution. Each Denver possession relied on Jokic’s court awareness and directorship before Murray and Porter Jr. launched their three-point shots. The defensive approach by Denver stopped Detroit starters, then allowed the Broncos to transition back quickly. The Pistons managed to display promising tendencies from their bench while showing poor execution and control throughout the game. The positive energy contributed by Ausar Thompson failed to overcome the inconsistent point-scoring abilities of the team when obtaining turnovers. The combination of depth and chemistry with star talent owned by Denver was beyond what Detroit could overcome.
Watch the Denver Nuggets vs the Detroit Pistons Match Highlights (February 1, 2025): YouTube (NBA)
Image Source: NBA
Fan Reactions
@roblockhart8410: “I’m impressed with Detroit fan base. Glad they are starting to look like a real team this year.”
@donovanjohnson3947: “This was a game where the Pistons needed Jaden Ivey. The Nuggets double and triple teamed Cade all game so the pistons needed another shooter to step up and make plays.”
@LifesBetterNotGambling: “Jokic is absolutely top 10 all time right now”
@TheOverlapLifewithTimBarber: “Those first couple of plays made it look like it was going to be a long night. You blink and its 23-9 Denver. Wild.”
@PullinMyOwn: “Denver goes on like a 17-0 run in the first and they barely show it”
@Kingfisher1215: “Great game by the starters for Denver. It’s just painful that when Porter has an off game, Murray doesn’t step up with a difference making game, last night he gave his typical “complementary game”. Tonight both had their “difference making” games on. This team is very very good when they do that.”
@brucelau2023: “Joker takes triple doubles like it’s nothing
But hey, give credit to the Detroit Pistons. They actually fought hard tonight against Denver. I thought they were gonna keep that winning streak going, but Detroit really played hard. Gotta give lots of credit.”
@julietasalomon5015: “This Piston team, i think is the best group of players gathered to be a contender.If mainfained and maybe add a 7footer centdr will be a champion.”
Source: YouTube (NBA)
Image Source: Outlook
Concluion
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Denver team to triumph against the Detroit Pistons through their incredible passing ability, timely scoring, impressive team-wide ball control, and accurate three-point shooting. The Pistons demonstrated potential through their bench squad and the individual talents of Ausar Thompson, yet the team displayed clear signs of inexperienced execution compared to their opponents.
