Detroit Pistons lose to Los Angeles Clippers, 100-98: Game thread replay

Pistons guard Cory Joseph dribbles against Clippers guard Reggie Jackson during the first half at Little Caesars Arena, April 14, 2021.

Detroit Pistons (16-38) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (38-18)

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Where: Little Caesars Arena.

TV: Bally Sports Detroit+.

Radio: WWJ-AM 950 (Pistons radio affiliates).

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Game notes: The Pistons are back home after a 2-3 road trip. They welcome in the Clippers, who have won seven in a row after Tuesday's victory in Indiana, 126-115, behind 36 points from Paul George. He had 32 points Sunday in the Clippers' 131-124 win over the Pistons in L.A. Marcus Morris Sr. scored 33 vs. his former team. The Clippers also employ former Pistons guards Reggie Jackson and Luke Kennard. ... The Pistons retain the league's third-worst record, though fourth-worst Orlando (17-37) has lost six straight and is only one game better. Meanwhile, the Clippers have a strong hold on the third playoff seed in the Western Conference.

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Injury update: Clippers will be shorthanded without George (rest) and Kawhi Leonard (foot), while Serge Ibaka (back) and Patrick Beverley (hand) remain out with long-term injuries. ... For the Pistons, Jerami Grant returns from a three-game absence. Rodney McGruder (elbow) and Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) are out.

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