On Tuesday, the 2022-23 NBA season continues with four games, with the slumping Detroit Pistons continuing their six-game road trip against the undermanned Denver Nuggets.
Is Cade Cunningham and Jamal Murray playing tonight?
The Denver Nuggets (10-6, 7-9 ATS) have just returned from a two-game trip to Dallas. Despite missing Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon, the Nuggets defeated the Mavericks 98-97 on Sunday night, following a 127-99 loss on Friday.
Jamal Murray (COVID-19 protocols) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
Murray has missed the last two games due to health and safety protocols imposed by the league, and he will almost certainly be unavailable again on Tuesday.
Nikola Jokic (COVID-19 protocols) is a game-time decision against the Pistons on Tuesday.
Jokic appears to be on track for a fourth consecutive absence due to the league’s health and safety protocols.
Aaron Gordon (illness) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against Detroit.
Gordon has missed three games in a row due to illness, but he will be able to play again on Tuesday.
Ish Smith (calf) is questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pistons.
The Detroit Pistons (3-15; 7-9-2 ATS) lost 137-129 to the Sacramento Kings last Sunday, extending their losing streak to seven games.
Cade Cunningham It will not be available until at least December 14th.
According to The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III, Cunningham (lower leg) is expected to be out indefinitely due to a stress fracture in his shin.
Saddiq Bey returned to Detroit on Monday to receive treatment for a sprained right ankle, indicating that the forward will miss the Pistons’ remaining three road games.
Saddiq Bey will miss games in Denver on Tuesday, Utah on Wednesday, and Phoenix on Friday while returning to Detroit to continue his rehab program.
