nba Game Recap
Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons Wrap - Los Angeles Wins 136-125
The Clippers got a 33-point performance from Kawhi Leonard as Los Angeles handed Detroit a 136-125 defeat on Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
Los Angeles won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 239.5.
Russell Westbrook had 23 points for Los Angeles and Paul George chipped in with 18 points. Russell Westbrook had 9 assists for the Clippers, while Mason Plumlee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Pistons got a 28-point performance from Jaden Ivey, who was supported by 26 points from Bojan Bogdanovic. Cade Cunningham had 11 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Jalen Duren grabbed 13 rebounds.
Los Angeles led at halftime, 65-59.
Detroit won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-36.
Los Angeles looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Heat. The Pistons will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Orlando.