NBA · 2026-01-27 (UTC)

Detroit Pistons at Denver Nuggets

Officiating report for this game.

Officiating Impact Score

53 / 100 High

High impact: the game had a 2-point margin, a 5-attempt free-throw edge for DEN, a notable foul split, 6 late-game fouls, and a player in foul trouble.

Actual fouls: 37 total · DET 21, DEN 16 · +5 on DET

What shaped the score

  • Final margin: 2 pts
  • Fouls : DET 21, DEN 16 — +5 on DET
  • Late-game fouls : 6 in Q4/OT final five minutes
  • Free throw attempts : DET 18, DEN 23 — +5 DEN
  • Players in foul trouble : 1

Foul-trouble context

DET (Away)

  • Ausar Thompson — 5 PF (Q4 7:22)

Foul trouble added more availability pressure for DET in late-game minutes.

Crew & tendencies

Observed splits

  • Detroit Pistons: Limited team-specific sample
  • Denver Nuggets: Limited team-specific sample

Postgame result

DET 109–107 DEN · Winner: Detroit Pistons

Worked crew

Actual foul environment

  • 37 total fouls
  • DET fouls: 21
  • DEN fouls: 16

For the full foul log, see the detailed game page.