- What: NBA Regular Season Game
- When: February 24, 2025
- Who: LA Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons
- Time: 4:00 p.m. PST
- Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, MI)
The LA Clippers (31-25) are set to take on the Detroit Pistons (31-26), and we’ve got you covered with our prediction for the matchup.
The Clippers are entering this game after losing to the Pacers, while the Pistons recently won against the Spurs on the road.
Los Angeles
The Clippers suffered their second straight defeat, falling to the Pacers 129-111. In this matchup, LA struggled on the defensive end, allowing the Pacers to shoot an impressive 54.8% from the floor and 33.3% from beyond the arc.
The Clippers were dominated on the boards, getting outrebounded by 14. They trailed in points scored in the paint by 10. They were behind for the entirety of the game, facing a deficit that reached as high as 22 points.
Offensively, the Clippers shot 44.7% overall but struggled from three-point range, hitting only 25% of their attempts. Kawhi Leonard (foot) and Norman Powell (knee) were unavailable for this game.
Right back to it in DET.
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James Harden was the standout performer, scoring 31 points while also contributing seven rebounds and 11 assists. Ivica Zubac added 22 points and six rebounds. Amir Coffey scored 14 points on a 4-9 shooting performance. Off the bench, Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 11 points.
Throughout the season, LA is averaging 110.9 points per game with a shooting percentage of 47.1% from the field and 35.9% from three.
On the defensive side, the Clippers are limiting their opponents to 108.5 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.8% overall and 35.1% from beyond the arc.
Detroit
The Pistons secured their sixth consecutive victory, defeating the Hawks 148-143 in a road matchup. Detroit maintained the lead for most of the game but trailed 140-139 with 47 seconds left on the clock.
However, they managed to limit the Hawks to just three points during the final moments and successfully converted all seven of their free throw attempts down the stretch.
The Pistons showcased an impressive shooting performance, hitting 59.1% of their shots from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, while the Hawks shot 50% from the field and 46.7% from three-point range.
Home turf tonight
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Although Detroit was out-rebounded by three, they significantly outscored the Hawks in the paint by 14 points. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a stellar 38 points, along with seven rebounds and 12 assists.
Malik Beasley contributed 24 points and seven rebounds, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting from three.
Dennis Schroder finished with 16 points, four rebounds, and seven assists, and Ausar Thompson chipped in with 14 points. Jalen Duren rounded out the performance with 13 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while Tobias Harris added 12 points.
This season, Detroit averages 114.4 points per game, with a shooting percentage of 47.2% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range.
Meanwhile, they allow an average of 113.6 points per game, with opponents shooting 46.6% from the field and 37.1% from three.
Clippers-Pistons Best Bet
The Pistons have been incredibly explosive on offense lately, showcasing impressive shooting from beyond the arc. They’ve scored 125 points or more in five of their last six games, thanks partly to their role players’ strong contributions.
Meanwhile, the Clippers have faced some defensive struggles recently, giving the Pistons a great opportunity for another high-scoring game. Although LA is dealing with some injuries, having James Harden and Ivica Zubac on the court makes them a formidable offensive team.
The Clippers should remain competitive with Leonard and Powell possibly returning for this matchup. However, the Pistons are not known for their defensive prowess, having recently allowed the Hawks to rack up 143 points.
Expect the Pistons to put up solid offensive numbers, while the Clippers will score enough to push the total points over the line.
Best Bet: Under 221.5 Points at -110 odds.
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