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Detroit Pistons Edge Out Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Close Contest

In a closely contested game at Ball Arena, the Detroit Pistons recorded a 110-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Pistons now hold a 4-15 record, while the Nuggets stand at 10-7.


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The Detroit Pistons showcased an impressive performance against the Denver Nuggets, securing a narrow win with a final score of 110-108. The game was marked by several lead changes and ties, indicating how evenly matched both teams were throughout the contest.


The Pistons demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, with their field goal percentage settling at 51 and three-point shots falling at a rate of 29 percent. Their free throw accuracy was notable as well, with an impressive 86 percent success rate from the line. The team's points in paint were significant contributors to their victory; they scored 60 points from inside the paint out of an attempted 46 shots.


Defensively, Detroit managed to block five shots and steal seven times from their opponents. They drew fouls effectively throughout the match, resulting in twenty-one attempts from which they capitalized on twelve occasions.


Bench contributions played a crucial role for Detroit as well; reserves added an impactful 53 points to their total score. This depth proved vital in maintaining momentum when starters rested.


On top of that, efficient ball handling by Detroit led to them amassing more assists than turnovers - they recorded twenty-seven assists while turning over the ball sixteen times.


On the other side of court action, despite losing by just two points, Denver had its moments too. They outrebounded Detroit with fifty-one rebounds compared to forty-six and blocked more shots with eight blocks against five for Detroit.


Denver also had higher efficiency during fast breaks; they scored twenty-four fast break points on fourteen attempts which is higher than nineteen fast break points on ten attempts by Detroit.


However, it was not enough as Denver turned over possession eighteen times compared to sixteen by Detroit and struggled slightly more from both field goal range (50 percent) and free throw line (65 percent).


Looking ahead for fans of The Pistons: The team will be facing off against Utah Jazz at Delta Center located in Salt Lake City on November 23rd at around nine PM Eastern Time Zone (seven PM Mountain Time Zone). Fans can catch this upcoming game broadcasted on SportsNet RM channel six hundred eighty-three or BSDETX channel six hundred sixty-three-one depending upon their location.

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