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Dec 30, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts on a protect mask as he reenters the game during the second quarter at Staples Center. Leonard wore a the mask in his first game back after sustaining an injury when he was hit in the face with an elbow. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 30, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) puts on a protect mask as he reenters the game during the second quarter at Staples Center. Leonard wore a the mask in his first game back after sustaining an injury when he was hit in the face with an elbow. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Pistons will look to avenge their 131-124 loss against LA Clippers in this reverse NBA fixture when they play hosts to them tonight. The Clippers are on an impressive 6-game winning run. For a bottom-of-the-table team like the Pistons, it will be a monumental task to beat them.
Date & Time: April 14, 2021, 7pm ET
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
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Apr 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) and guard Wayne Ellington (8) in the second half at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Pistons 131-124. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Preview | LA Clippers
The Clippers are the most in-form team of the NBA right now. And it is not particularly because of Kawhi Leonard, who’s sat out the last couple of games with right foot soreness. But, it is all thanks to Paul George who has led the team with a 30-point performance in each of those games.
Kawhi is day-to-day and against a weak Pistons team is likely to be not risked by the medical staff. So, the onus will be on Paul George to keep up his good form. Patrick Beverley and Serge Ibaka are also not available for this NBA game because of their respective injuries.
Starting 5 for LA Clippers
Guard – Reggie Jackson
Guard – Luke Kennard
Center – Ivica Zubac
Forward – Marcus Morris Sr.
Forward – Paul George
Preview | Detroit Pistons
It has been a sorry tale for the Pistons this season. They lie at the rock bottom in the Eastern Conference Table with a 16-38 record. It is not because of any key injury issue; their roster is simply not competent enough for the NBA.
They were beaten in their last NBA outing against the Clippers itself, though the forward tandem of Jackson and Bey played well. So, it would be crucial for them to start the game firing on all the cylinders if they wish to trouble their opponents. The Pistons have not many lingering injury issues as only the likes of Rodney McGruder and Dennis Smith Jr. are ruled out for this game.
"Our record doesn’t reflect how good of a team I think we are."
We set the tone from the beginning and want to make our opponents adjust to our game instead of playing theirs.@j_josh11 💭 x @DeltaDental pic.twitter.com/sTyGoDuT9M
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 12, 2021
Starting 5 for Detroit Pistons
Guard – Cory Joseph
Guard – Wayne Ellington
Center – Mason Plumlee
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Forward – Saddiq Bey
Forward – Josh Jackson
Pick | LA Clippers
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If you were waiting for the safest bet in the NBA, now is the right time to put your money on the Clippers. It will be a travesty if they manage to lose against the Pistons tonight.
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