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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112–99 on December 28 at Intuit Dome, with Kawhi Leonard's 55-point performance anchoring a dominant offensive display. James Harden added 28 points as the Clippers shot 46.7% from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers to control the game. Detroit's Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points, while Jalen Duren contributed 18, but the visitors struggled to keep pace, shooting just 41.5% and making only 7 threes. The Clippers' third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Detroit 32–27 in that frame to build separation. Los Angeles' defense held the Pistons to a 107.2 offensive rating while generating 12 steals, though Detroit's 45 rebounds kept them competitive on the glass. The final total of 211 points fell 13.5 points short of the Vegas line, reflecting a defensive grind in the fourth quarter where the Clippers scored just 20 points. Leonard's historic scoring night signals the Clippers' offensive firepower remains a legitimate threat in the Western Conference race.