The Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons game will be yet another exciting game to watch. The Clippers will host the Pistons for their next matchup at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Kawhi Leonard performed relatively well in the last game, scoring 33 points in 40 minutes. While he received supportive hands from Ivica Zubac and James Harden, they still couldn’t save the game against the Lakers.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons: Prediction
New York will come into the game to push through their playoff contention. They sit with a 32-28 record and are seventh in the Western Conference. Though their last two games against the Los Angeles Lakers were saddening, as they lost both of them, they’ll try hard to bounce back.
Whereas the Pistons are ranked relatively better than the Clippers. Detroit is ranked sixth with a 35-27 record in the competitive Eastern Conference. They have won their last two games and will try to continue the winning streak.
Kawhi played 40 minutes vs the Lakers, his highest since 2023 (also vs Lakers)
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) March 3, 2025
I know his knees are gelatin right now 😭 pic.twitter.com/sNEAoqu7KH
As for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham has been leading the way for the team with great performances in the last two games. He’s also got Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris to lay helping hands. While the result could be anything, it’ll be hard to predict a clear winner out of the two teams before the game.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons: Probable Starting Lineups
The probable starting lineups for the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons game are as follows:
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Los Angeles Clippers
- PG James Harden
- SG Kris Dunn
- SF Jordan Miller
- PF Kawhi Leonard
- C Ivica Zubac
Detroit Pistons
- PG Cade Cunningham
- SG Malik Beasley
- SF Ausar Thompson
- SF Tim Hardaway Jr.
- C Jalen Duren
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons: Injury Updates
The injury report seems almost similar for both teams. For the Clippers, Ben Simmons (knee), Derrick Jones (knee), and Norman Powell (hamstring) are all ruled out. These absences could significantly impact their depth and overall performance on the court.
Clips are running on fumes
— The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast (@TheLobTheJamPod) March 4, 2025
These are not insignificant injuries. And the team’s top end stars aren’t where they need to be in order to absorb an injury of Norm’s caliber in particular. https://t.co/WTRoxYOMgk
The Pistons are also facing challenges with their injury report, missing Jaden Ivey (leg), Tobias Harris (personal reasons), and Isaiah Stewart (back). With multiple starters unavailable, Detroit’s ability to compete against the Clippers will be tested. Both teams will need to adjust their strategies to navigate these setbacks, making for an intriguing game.
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