Will Nikola Jokic play against the Detroit Pistons tonight? Latest update on the Denver Nuggets star's injury report (December 28, 2024)

The Denver Nuggets star, Nikola Jokic, has not been included in the team’s injury report. As a result, he will be playing in the team’s starting five in tonight’s match against the Detroit Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons have an almost healthy roster with Isaiah Stewart being the only name on the team’s injury report. He is labeled as GTD (Game Time Decision) for a knee injury. He is most likely going to make an appearance on the court in the starting five though. Since the Nuggets have three players labeled as OUT and OFS, the hosts could be faced with a slight challenge.
Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham emerges as a bright spot in his fourth NBA season while reigning champions Denver Nuggets are trying to make it through mid-season turbulence despite Nikola Jokic's remarkable performance.
Cunningham has transformed into one of the key players for the Pistons' offense, posting career-high numbers with 24.2 points and 9.7 assists per game.
The Denver Nuggets, find themselves in a period of adjustment after an impressive five-game winning streak in early November that seemed to set them apart from their competitors. Their current record of 16-13 places them seventh in the Western Conference, with a balanced 5-5 record in their last ten games and an ongoing two-game losing streak.

Despite these challenges, the Nuggets maintain their offensive prowess, averaging 119.6 points per game, second-highest in the Western Conference. At the heart of this offensive team stands Nikola Jokic, whose all-around brilliance is one of the main reasons why the team is doing so well. The Serbian center leads his team across multiple statistical categories, averaging 30.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, 9.4 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
The parallel between Cunningham and Jokic's impact on their respective teams reveals an interesting narrative in the current NBA season. Both players serve as primary facilitators and scoring threats, shouldering similar responsibilities despite their different positions and team circumstances.
While Jokic leads a championship-caliber team working to regain their dominant form, Cunningham represents hope for a rebuilding franchise. Their statistical outputs highlight not just individual excellence but also their importance as franchise leaders.


Nuggets vs Pistons will go live from the Ball Arena on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The match begins at 9:00 PM ET. You can watch the game on TV: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, and Altitude Sports. For live streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass.
Also read: Detroit Pistons vs Denver Nuggets game preview (12/28): Projected starters, injury report, prediction, betting odds, and more







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