Detroit Pistons 109, Denver Nuggets 107
NBA · 2026-01-27 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Denver Nuggets 109–107 on 2026-01-27 in NBA play, a 2-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:32 swung win probability 47% → 12%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Denver Nuggets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 21 | 30 | 27 | 109 |
| Denver Nuggets | 18 | 28 | 26 | 35 | 107 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at Q3 10:32 swung win probability 47% → 12%.
Why Denver Nuggets lost
- Lost Q1 18-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 10:32 (win probability 47% → 12% for the home side).
- Shot 53.6% eFG vs a 57.7% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 8–0 | Q2 6:43 | 11% → 32% |
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q3 10:32 | 47% → 12% |
| Denver Nuggets | 9–0 | Q3 5:58 | 6% → 34% |