Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons (12-28-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Los Angeles Clippers are ready to face the Detroit Pistons as they will play each other at the Intuit Dome on Sunday. The Clippers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 119-103 on the road on Friday to record their third consecutive win of the season.

After keeping the Trail Blazers to a 31% field goal percentage, they regained control of the game in the second half, leading 63-41. On the other hand, the Pistons are now 2-1 on their five-game road trip after losing to the Utah Jazz 131-129 on Friday. With 2.1 seconds left in the game, guard Keyonte George's go-ahead floater caused them to collapse in the final seconds. However, now they seem ready for a come back.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons - When and where to watch the game

Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons match will tip off on December 28 at 9 p.m. EST. The location is Inglewood, Los Angeles, California. Fans can watch the entire match on FanDuel Sports Network - Detroit, and FanDuel Sports Network SoCal. Additionally, they can also stream the match online on Fubo and Peacock.

Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Clippers

PG James Harden
SG Kris Dunn
SF Kawhi Leonard
PF John Collins
C Brook Lopez

Detroit Pistons

PG Cade Cunningham
SG Duncan Robinson
SF Ausar Thompson
PF Tobias Harris
C Jalen Duren

Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons - Injury Report

Los Angeles Clippers

• Wendell Moore Jr.: Out (Two-way contract with the Pistons)

Detroit Pistons

• John Collins: Day-to-day (Illness)
• Cam Christie: Day-to-day (Ankle)
• Bogdan Bogdanovic: Out (Hamstring injury)
• Ivica Zubac: Out (Ankle)
• Bradley Beal: Out (Season ending surgery)

Los Angeles Clippers vs Detroit Pistons - Game Prediction

In the Eastern Conference standings, the Pistons are leading. Prior to Friday's defeat, they had won three straight games. On the other hand, the Clippers want to improve their season.
They have won three straight games, most recently on Friday (109-103) against the Portland Trail Blazers.

In the Western Conference standings, the Clippers (9-21) are ranked thirteenth. James Harden and Cade Cunningham's showdown is one to watch. This is Cunningham's greatest season to date. He is shooting 46.1% and averaging 26.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 9.6 assists per game. Now, the two teams are ready to lock horns.


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