DENVER, Co. — Monday's game between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets has been postponed due to an inconclusive coronavirus test, as first reported by The Athletic's Shams Charania.
As later reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons were made aware of the cancellation minutes before tip-off.
Detroit returned a positive/inconclusive coronavirus test on a player, sources tell ESPN. Pistons were watching pregame film, preparing for game with Nuggets when they learned of postponement. League's recently made decision to park teams in this situation over a single test. https://t.co/LsaOFInUFK
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 2, 2021
This is the 23rd NBA game this season that has been postponed due to a positive coronavirus test or contact tracing.