Pistons vs Clippers
Sat, Jan 10
Final
Pistons
Pistons
(28 - 9)
92
-
98
Clippers
Clippers
(14 - 23)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 28 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 92 |
| Clippers | 14 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 98 |
Venue: Little Caesars Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Tolu Smith
DET | #35 | F
9
14
1
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
26
8
1
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Pistons' elite defense and significant rest advantage should overpower a fatigued Clippers squad likely missing or limiting Kawhi Leonard on the second night of a back-to-back.
Key Analysis
- • Detroit enters with a massive rest advantage (2 days off) compared to Los Angeles playing the second night of a back-to-back with travel.
- • The Pistons are dominant at Little Caesars Arena with a 15-3 home record, while the Clippers struggle on the road at 5-14.
- • Detroit boasts a top-tier defense (allowing ~111.6 PPG), which will stifle a Clippers offense potentially missing Kawhi Leonard due to ankle management.
- • Isaiah Stewart (31 points last game) and the Pistons' depth proved they can win without starters Duren and Harris.
- • Detroit ranks 4th in rebounding (46.1 RPG), giving them a significant edge over the Clippers' 27th-ranked rebounding unit.
- • Los Angeles must overcome fatigue to maintain their recent momentum (8 wins in last 10) against the Eastern Conference's top seed.
