Overview
- Detroit led by as many as 19 before Los Angeles closed on a 28-8 surge to secure the win.
- The Pistons were without Cade Cunningham (wrist), Jalen Duren (ankle), Tobias Harris (hip) and Isaiah Stewart (illness).
- Detroit’s offense unraveled after halftime, including 12 fourth-quarter turnovers and a late one-minute stretch with three giveaways.
- Defense kept Detroit in it with 18 steals, 13 blocks and 21 forced turnovers that limited the Clippers for long stretches.
- Duncan Robinson scored 20 points before halftime, Ron Holland added 16 off the bench, and two-way center Tolu Smith had 9 points and 14 rebounds as J.B. Bickerstaff praised the effort.