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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 98–92 on January 10 at Little Caesars Arena, staying well below the Vegas total of 213.5 in a defensive grind. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 26 points while John Collins added 25, as Los Angeles shot 43.1 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers to overcome Detroit's 18 steals. The Pistons, led by D. Robinson's 20 points and R. Holland II's 16, struggled offensively with a 39.8 field-goal percentage and committed 24 turnovers against just 21 for the Clippers. Detroit's second quarter (27 points) kept them competitive, but Los Angeles dominated the fourth quarter 30–16, outscoring the hosts decisively down the stretch to secure the road victory. The Clippers' defensive rating of 90.2 proved decisive against a Pistons squad that managed only 90.2 offensive efficiency, highlighting a low-scoring affair that favored execution over volume. The win extends the Clippers' road form while the Pistons face continued offensive inconsistency heading into their next matchup.
