Game Preview: Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets

Essentials

Date: Dec. 9, 2009

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Television: Fox Sports Detroit

Records

Detroit: 9-12

Denver: 16-6

Probable starters

Detroit:

Denver:

Las Vegas projection

Spread: Detroit +7

Over/under: 198.5

Score: Denver wins, 103-96

Statistical projection

Detroit offensive rating: 105.7 (21st)

Detroit defensive rating: 107.5 (19th)

Detroit pace: 87.4 (30th)

Denver offensive rating: 113.5 (2nd)

Denver defensive rating: 105.9 (14th)

Denver pace: 96.1 (3rd)

Score: Denver wins, 101-97

Outlook

The Pistons have won three in a row, but their opponents in those games are a combined 22-40. Denver presents a real test to see if Detroit has figured out how to succeed without Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince.

And, of course, Chauncey Billups returns to the Palace again. That won’t make anything easier for Detroit.

• Kenyon Martin will miss the game with a dislocated pinkie finger, according to The Denver Post’s Benjamin Hochman.
• For the first time in quite a while, I’ll be sitting on my couch, relaxing and watching the game. So, I’ll be chatting on Daily Dime Live during the game. So, check it out.

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