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Despite a string of away games, the Los Angeles Clippers are holding their own. They’ve notched a 3-1 record on their ongoing seven-game road trip, and their next challenge is against the league’s bottom-ranked team, the Detroit Pistons, on Friday.
The Clippers have been on a hot streak, winning 14 of their last 17 games. This impressive run has positioned them within reach of the top spot in the Western Conference.
Having some of the most well-known players in the league healthy and making consistent contributions certainly adds to the Clippers’ success.
In Wednesday’s 125-109 win against Washington, Kawhi Leonard was a standout with 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and four steals. In January, Leonard maintained an impressive average of 23.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game.
For the Pistons, Stewart will not be playing the game due to an ankle injury. Besides, Cazalon could also miss out on the game due to ankle injury. As for the Clippers, Diabate (hand injury), George (groin injury), and Zubac (calf injury) will be sitting this one out.
Paul George, sidelined on Wednesday due to groin soreness, had an impressive January, averaging 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals.
The Clippers’ defense has also been strong during their recent success. Despite allowing 35 points in the first quarter on Wednesday, they seized control by tightening up in the next two quarters, outscoring the Wizards 69-44.
As for the Pistons, they’re coming off a 128-121 road loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. Turnovers played a crucial role, with the Cavaliers capitalizing on 29 points from 19 Detroit giveaways.
Paul George, sidelined on Wednesday due to groin soreness, had an impressive January, averaging 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals.
The Clippers’ defense has also been strong during their recent success. Despite allowing 35 points in the first quarter on Wednesday, they seized control by tightening up in the next two quarters, outscoring the Wizards 69-44.
As for the Pistons, they’re coming off a 128-121 road loss to Cleveland on Wednesday. Turnovers played a crucial role, with the Cavaliers capitalizing on 29 points from 19 Detroit giveaways.
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