Pistons and Clippers Face Off: Latest Injury Updates and Betting Odds for Dec. 28 Game
On Sunday, December 28, the Los Angeles Clippers (9-21) will host the Detroit Pistons (24-7) at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. For the Clippers, this will be their chance to continue the momentum from their impressive three-game winning streak, their longest of the season. On Friday, the Clippers overcame the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 on the road. James Harden played a starring role, scoring 34 points and providing six assists. Brook Lopez also made a mark, scoring 31 points with five rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Lopez’s nine 3-pointers in the game set a career high, and the Clippers’ defense was key, holding the Blazers to just 31% shooting in the second half.
On the other side, the Pistons are coming off a heartbreaking 131-129 loss to the Utah Jazz, which dropped them to 2-1 on their current five-game road trip. Detroit couldn’t hold onto their lead after Keyonte George hit a go-ahead floater with just 2.1 seconds left. Despite the loss, Cade Cunningham delivered another standout performance, scoring 29 points, dishing out 17 assists, and grabbing five rebounds. Cunningham is now one of only four players in NBA history to achieve such a stat line in a single game. Tobias Harris and Duncan Robinson also chipped in with solid performances, contributing 16 points and 14 points, respectively.
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This matchup will be the first of two between the Pistons and Clippers this season. Historically, Detroit has struggled in Los Angeles, losing their last six games against the Clippers. The Pistons haven’t won a season series against the Clippers since the 2008-09 season.
Looking ahead, the Pistons will need to bounce back from their loss to the Jazz if they hope to maintain their top position in the Eastern Conference. Cunningham’s all-around brilliance has been a driving force for Detroit, making them a formidable opponent for the Clippers. But the Clippers, despite their record, are showing signs of improvement, and this game will test just how much progress they have made.
In terms of injuries, Detroit will be without Isaac Jones, Bobi Klintman, Wendell Moore Jr., and Tolu Smith, all of whom are assigned to the G League or on two-way contracts. For the Clippers, Cam Christie is listed as questionable due to an ankle injury, while Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Chris Paul, and Ivica Zubac are all out.
For those looking to watch, the game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network in both Detroit and SoCal, with streaming available via Fubo. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST.
Betting odds for the game see the Pistons as 3.5-point favorites, with the Clippers listed at +135 on the money line, and the Pistons at -160. The over/under is set at 224.5 points. With both teams looking to make a statement, this promises to be an exciting matchup.
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