The Detroit Pistons have extended their winning streak to seven, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-97 in a closely contested game at Little Caesars Arena. The victory marked a season-high for the team, with coach J.B. Bickerstaff praising his players’ resilience and mental toughness.
The Pistons had struggled on the road earlier in the season, but have now achieved a record of 17-13 away from home. Their winning streak was sparked by a six-game home run against the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this month. The team will face a tough stretch of games, including matches against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points on 9-of-22 shooting, while Tobias Harris contributed 20 points in the first half to keep the team ahead. Harris’ contributions were crucial as the game became more physical, with both teams struggling offensively in the first half.
The Pistons took control of the game late in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers 15-8 to take an 83-75 lead. The team’s depth and resiliency proved to be too much for the Clippers, who struggled with their style of play.
Despite a strong performance from James Harden, who led the Clippers with 18 points and 12 rebounds, the Pistons’ defense held up well. Coach Bickerstaff was proud of his players’ ability to adapt to the game’s physicality and overcome fatigue.
The win marked a significant milestone for the team, but coach Bickerstaff emphasized that there is still work to be done. “We are still working our way to becoming the team that we want,” he said. The Pistons will face another tough test against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
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