As the Detroit Pistons prepared for their next matchup against the Boston Celtics, they prepared for the possibility of getting the sharpshooter Simone Fontecch

Fontecchio (finger) has been listed as probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets. After missing the last two games for the Pistons, Fontecchio appears to be on track to return to the floor for Detroit in Friday's game against Denver.

As the Detroit Pistons worked on collecting their second win since returning from the NBA All-Star break, they saw their veteran sharpshooter, Simone Fontecchio

Fontecchio will not return to Sunday's game against the Hawks due to a right hand injury, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Cade Cunningham was held below two points in the first half for the first time in his NBA career in a 134-119 loss to Denver.

On Thursday, the Pistons' injury situation was revealed for Friday night's 7 p.m. tipoff against Nikola Jokic and the 2023 NBA champions, with three key players including one stellar outside shooter and two athletic sparkplugs all expected to lend their talents.

The Denver Nuggets have been a leading contender for the championship over the past five seasons, primarily due to Nikola Jokić's contributions.

Detroit hosts Boston aiming to continue its seven-game win streak. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

NBA analyst Keith Smith says the Detroit Pistons got their priorities in order this offseason and are positioned well going forward.

Jokic, a three-time league MVP, was ejected in the second quarter of last season's visit to Detroit ... For the Pistons, Simone Fontecchio (right finger) and Dennis Schröder (left ankle) are ...

Detroit aims to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory over Denver. Friday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.