Top Teams Collide as Pistons Visit Nuggets DENVER (Interstat) — Two of the NBA’s top teams will clash Tuesday night when the Detroit Pistons visit the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. The Pistons (33-11), owners of the league’s best record, arrive riding a wave of momentum after a dominant 139-116 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. They have won eight of their last 10 games. The Nuggets (31-15) have been nearly as strong, winning seven of their last 10, including a 102-100 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks last Friday. All eyes will be on Detroit’s star guard Cade Cunningham, who is playing at an MVP level. In the win over Sacramento, he posted 29 points and 11 assists in just 30 minutes. Over his last 10 games, Cunningham is averaging 20.7 points and 9.1 assists, orchestrating one of the league’s most potent offenses. Denver will counter with forward Zeke Nnaji, who is coming off a double-double (11 points, 12 rebounds) in 37 minutes against Milwaukee. His energy and interior presence will be critical against a physical Pistons frontcourt featuring center Jalen Duren, who had 18 points and six rebounds Sunday. The matchup features a stark contrast in recent performance. The Pistons have scored 121 or more points in four of their last five wins, showcasing an explosive offense. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have relied on a balanced attack and defense, holding opponents under 110 points in six of their last seven victories. This game is the first of a home-and-home set between the clubs this week. They will meet again in Detroit next Tuesday, Feb. 3. For Denver, the contest begins a challenging three-game homestand that also includes the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. Detroit continues a tough road trip that will see them travel to Phoenix and Golden State after leaving Denver. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. MST Tuesday.