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Both of Michigan’s freshmen who declared for the NBA draft were selected in the second round on Thursday night (June 23). 32 overall by the Orlando Magic, Moussa Diabaté went No. The Clippers made Diabaté their first selection of the night, the 13th pick of the second round. The 6-foot-11 forward/center appeared in 32 games at Michigan, cracking the starting lineup in December. The Clippers went 42-40 last season, earning the 8 seed in the Western Conference, but failed to advance past the play-in tournament.

Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the depleted Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 in a play-in and earn the West’s No. 8 seed for the playoffs.

The Western Conference playoff lineup will be set when the Play-in Tournament wraps up on Friday night with a battle between the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Clippers. Click Here: Bet $5+ on the NBA Playoffs and get $150 in free bets instantly on BetMGM SportsbookNew Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers OddsThe Pelicans are -1 road favorites against the Clippers. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction: Pelicans -1 (-110)So far, all four home teams have won in the Play-in Tournament, which suggests that the Pelicans have a tough test on their hands for Friday night. Los Angeles is 24-27 without George this season compared to 19-13 when he is on the court. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Prediction: Under 216 (-110)Home teams winning play-in games is not the only trend that has developed so far.

The Los Angeles Clippers say Paul George has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols and will miss their play-in game against New Orleans.

After the first two days of the NBA Play-In Tournament, four teams remain to secure the two eight-seeds in the respective Eastern and Western Conferences in the final games of the tournament on Friday night. EASTERN CONFERENCE(9) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Cleveland CavaliersCleveland comes in with a last chance to make the playoffs following a tough loss to the Brooklyn Nets in their first game of the Play-In Tournament. Clint Capela posted a double-double, scoring 15 points while grabbing 17 rebounds, while Trae Young led the Hawks with 24 points. Like the Hawks, the Pelicans were able to keep their season alive despite giving up over 100 points. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell combined for 59 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Clippers 109-104 in a play-in game.

Minnesota and Los Angeles will battle it out for the No. Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers OddsThe Timberwolves enter their game with the Clippers as a 3-point favorite with BetMGM. If the Timberwolves win by exactly three points, the bet is ruled a push and the stake will be refunded. Predictions for Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers ML (+130)The Clippers won three of their four games against the Timberwolves this season, including both games on the road, and that should give Los Angeles plenty of confidence to get the win tonight. Predictions for Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Under 230.5 (-110)Given the importance of this game, things could get cagey between the Timberwolves and Clippers, and the under could be the way to go.

Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamEASTERN CONFERENCE(8) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Brooklyn NetsTime: 7 p.m. The Cavs were hanging around the five and six-seed for the majority for the regular season. The Nets have home court advantage, and maybe the inside edge as well after three of the four regular season matchups with the Cavs, including their series finale last Friday. Watch the NBA Playoffs on DirecTV StreamWESTERN CONFERENCE(8) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (7) Minnesota TimberwolvesTime: 9:30 p.m. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

Norman Powell scored 24 points after being out two months, Paul George added 19 points in three quarters to go over 15,000 in his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns 113-109.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 50 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 135-130 in overtime.

The Detroit Pistons head south for a trip through Florida, looking to end their current losing streak against one of the best teams in the NBA, as the Miami Heat welcome the Pistons to town on Tuesday night. In their last game of their recent homestand, the Pistons jumped out to a sizeable lead against the Los Angeles Clippers. Watch the Detroit Pistons on DirecTV StreamDespite the loss, star rookie Cade Cunningham had himself another solid game, picking up his 10th double-double of the season, leading the Pistons with 23 points and grabbing 10 assists. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Miami Heat (45-25) vs. Detroit Pistons (18-49)When: Tuesday, March 15Time: 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: FTX Arena (Miami, Fla.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

DETROIT -- This season has been filled with plenty of lessons that the Detroit Pistons helped turn into a nine-game winning stretch. But the last three games reminded them that the fourth quarter is a totally different beast. In at least three of those losses, the Pistons’ opponents blew the doors wide open in the fourth quarter. The remaining 12 games, were decided in the third, with the Pistons struggling to match the rhythm of their opponents coming out of the locker room. By the end of the quarter, Detroit led by just two but there was still plenty of time for them to turn things back around.

DETROIT -- The Detroit Pistons have had some hot starts as of late. Despite a strong defensive first quarter, the Pistons’ intensity petered out and they fell to the Los Angeles Clippers. Off of the former Pistons’ efforts, Los Angeles downed Detroit 106-102. Morris scored a season-high 31 points and had seven rebounds, while Kennard scored 16 points, while Jackson chipped in 15 points, had eight rebounds and nine assists. The Pistons, still held a two-point lead over the Clippers heading into the fourth quarter but Los Angeles felt the momentum shift and held onto it.

Marcus Morris scored 31 points and Luke Kennard had 16 against their former team, helping the Los Angeles Clippers rally for a 106-102 victory against the Detroit Pistons.

After losing consecutive games once again, the Detroit Pistons return to Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon, looking to rebound against a Los Angeles Clippers team battling for playoff position in the Western Conference. In their fourth and final meeting of the season with the Boston Celtics on Friday, the Pistons had another solid start against Boston, leading by one at halftime. The Pistons meet the Clippers for the second time this season. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Los Angeles Clippers (35-34) vs. Detroit Pistons (18-49)When: Sunday, March 13Time: 3:00 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

The Los Angeles Clippers completed a four-game season sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 132-111 victory.

Terance Mann had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Amir Coffey added 12 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers returned from the All-Star break with a 105-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic scored 28 of his career-high 51 points in the first quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-105.

The Detroit Pistons needed some additional size and they went out and got it. The Pistons acquired Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III in a four-team trade according to multiple reports. The deal sends both Josh Jackson and Trey Lyles to the Kings, as well as, two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks. This year, he’s spent most of his minutes at the four. The Bucks also dealt Donte DiVencenzo to the Kings.

With the NBA trade deadline looming, it's decision time for teams around the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBA’s All-Star Saturday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 137-113.

The Portland Trail Blazers traded Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, rookie Keon Johnson and a second-round pick in 2025.

Reggie Jackson scored 25 points, including a driving layup with four seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 111-110.

Luke Kennard scored seven points inside the final 9 seconds, including a go-ahead four-point play with 1.9 seconds remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 35-point first-half deficit to stun the Washington Wizards 116-115.

The basic mantra for all NBA teams this season should be just get into the playoffs.

The Buffalo Bills are among the NFL clubs seeking a new stadium as more pro sports teams seek venue upgrades to solicit more revenue.

Chris Paul had a triple-double with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-89 on Thursday night.

Paul George has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and will be out up to a month.

Reggie Jackson hit a step-back jumper with 2.2 seconds remaining to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 106-104 victory over the Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Brandon Boston Jr. had career highs of 27 points and five 3-pointers, sparking the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Stephen Curry scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to eight with a 105-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

After falling to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, the Detroit Pistons are in the middle of their longest losing streak of the season, having lost five straight now. They will try and snap this schneid when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in a week. The Lakers and Pistons had to be separated multiple times after this play between LeBron and Isaiah Stewart. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (4-15) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10-11)When: Sunday, November 28Time: 9:30 p.m. ETWhere: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Reggie Jackson scored 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers got back on track with a 107-96 victory over the lowly Detroit Pistons on Friday.

Last season, the Detroit Pistons began developing the competitive culture that they wanted to be synonymous with their identity. Through the first 19 games of this season and with a few bumps along the way, the Pistons are showing some of that fight. In Friday afternoon’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Pistons turned up their intensity late in the third quarter. They carved into the 29-point deficit the Clippers dug them into to pull themselves within 20 points for the first time since the second quarter.

They fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 107-96 on Friday afternoon. Jerami Grant scored 20 points as he and his teammates tried to desperately cut into the Clippers’ lead. Stewart, along with Grant, gave the Pistons a big boost on the glass as the two combined for 22 of the Pistons’ 52 rebounds. Stewart also blocked one shot and had a much-needed steal to help kick off the Pistons’ run toward the end of the third. Reggie Jackson scored 21 points, had four rebounds and four assists, while Terrance Mann scored 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds.

For the third time this season, the Detroit Pistons have lost four games in-a-row, and are trying to avoid losing five-straight for the first time this season when they head out west when they take on a talented Los Angeles Clippers squad. While Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey had decent games for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham had an off night. Trey Lyles led all Pistons in the loss with 19 points off the bench, while also grabbing seven rebounds. Check out more stories about the Detroit Pistons here on MLiveWhat: NBA BasketballWho: Detroit Pistons (4-14) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10-8)When: Friday, November 26Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.)Channel: Bally Sports DetroitStream: DirecTV StreamCheck out the NBA standings and results on NBA.com

Kristaps Porzingis scored 30 points, Luka Dončić had 26 in his return to the Dallas lineup, and the Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104 in overtime.

Stephen Curry hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 56.8 seconds remaining to follow up a 30-footer less than a minute earlier, and his 45-point home opener lifted the Golden State Warriors over the Los Angeles Clippers 115-113.

Eighteen former NBA players have been arrested and charged with defrauding the NBA's Health and Welfare Benefit Plan out of $4 million, officials familiar with the matter said.

Ty Lue was seven when the San Diego Clippers packed up their basketballs and uniforms and moved the 120 miles up the freeway to Los Angeles after the 1983-84 season.

Aspiration's green marketing ties nicely with the Clippers' goal to operate the Intuit Dome on a 100% carbon-free basis.

The design meetings have been going on for years.

The Los Angeles Clippers are scheduled to open their new arena in Inglewood in 2024.

It’s been seven years since drought-wracked California raked in $2.7 billion in bond funds that promised construction of reservoirs to capture excess water runoff during winters.

We're tracking the latest Detroit Pistons rumors as the 2021 NBA Free Agency period begins on Aug. 2.

Detroit, you are on the clock.

Kawhi Leonard had surgery Tuesday to repair a partial tear of his right ACL.

This version of the Phoenix Suns will be a case study for future NBA general managers on how to build a championship contending roster in a hurry.

The Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 130-103 to close out the Western Conference finals in six games.

After a defensive struggle that was game four, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to keep their dreams of going to the NBA Finals alive with a big win in game five of their series with the Phoenix Suns. They will look to repeat the feat and force a game seven by winning in L.A. on Wednesday night. The Clippers sealed the deal by outscoring Phoenix 57-50 in the second half, and going home with a 116-102 victory. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (2) Phoenix Suns vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Suns lead 3-2)When: Wednesday, June 30Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

The Los Angeles Clippers have been unflappable amid high stakes throughout these NBA playoffs.

Paul George scored 41 points, Reggie Jackson added 23 and the resilient Los Angeles Clippers staved off elimination by beating the Phoenix Suns 116-102 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Chauncey Billups, the former Detroit Pistons point guard and 2004 NBA Finals MVP, as their new head coach. It is the first head-coaching position for Billups, most recently an assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers. He received a five-year contract, ESPN reported.

A hard-earned, grind-it-out win by the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, they are now one win away from eliminating the Los Angeles Clippers, and heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years. They limited the Clippers to only 36 points in the first half, and led by 14 heading into the break. However, the Clippers exploded in the third quarter (which has seemed to be a thread in this series), outscoring the Suns 30-19. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (2) Phoenix Suns (Suns lead 3-1)When: Monday, June 28Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Suns Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)Channel: ESPN, ESPN DeportesStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Deandre Ayton is rapidly become the player the Phoenix Suns imagined when the ping-pong balls bounced their way for the 2018 NBA draft.

Devin Booker scored 25 points before fouling out in the final minute, and the Phoenix Suns escaped with an 84-80 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers to take a decisive 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

The Los Angles Clippers’ win over the Phoenix Suns in game three of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night was incredibly important, especially given the fact that the Suns have seemed almost unbeatable as of late. Now, the Clippers are feeling good heading into game four, as they are back in the series after their 106-92 victory. L.A. started off strong in the opening quarter, but the Suns rallied back to take a 48-46 lead into halftime. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Three performances stood out for the Clippers in game three. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (2) Phoenix Suns vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Suns lead 2-1)When: Saturday, June 26Time: 9:00 p.m.

Paul George scored 27 points and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in a dominant third quarter, beating newly returned Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns 106-92 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

Two games in the books in the Western Conference Finals, and two games in the pocket of the Phoenix Suns. Heading back to L.A. for game three, the Suns have a chance to push the Clippers to the edge on Thursday night. The Suns only led by one heading into the half, and were up by four going into the fourth. The Suns had possession on the in-bound, Jae Crowder set up an alley-oop for Deandre Ayton that beat the buzzer, giving the Suns the 104-103 win. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (2) Phoenix Suns vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Suns lead 2-0)When: Thursday, June 24Time: 9:00 p.m.

It's not simply the Los Angeles Clippers vs.

Winning the NBA Draft Lottery has had a profound effect on some franchises. A Pistons team that went 20-52, missing the playoffs for the 10th time in 12 years, suddenly will be relevant. 1 pick and some that failed to parlay it to success since the NBA Draft Lottery was implemented in 1985:Teams transformed with No. New Jersey Nets: Kenyon Martin, 2000The Nets took a step back during Martin’s rookie season. More: Cade Cunningham has plenty of promise, but Pistons will be diligentMore: Draft analysts unanimously project Cunningham to Pistons

How did the Detroit Pistons end up with three second-round picks, even after trading away their own? Here's the long list of moves that brought us to this point.

When Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton reached over the rim to dunk Jae Crowder’s pass for what became the winning points of the Suns’ 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, several players immediately argued that the play was illegal.

Deandre Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a thrilling 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

If game one between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers is a precursor of things to come, this Western Conference Final is certainly going to be a fun one. The largest the lead of the game was only at the point when the Suns led by 10. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The undisputed MVP of the game was Booker, who earned his first career triple-double. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (2) Phoenix Suns (Suns lead 1-0)When: Tuesday, June 22Time: 9:00 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Suns Arena (Phoenix, Ariz.)Channel: ESPNStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Devin Booker had 40 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double and the Phoenix Suns overcame Chris Paul’s absence to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-114 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

The Suns were the second-best team in the NBA during the regular season with a 51-21 record. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)The Clippers are making their first appearance in the conference finals. This is only the second time the two teams have met in the playoffs, as Phoenix beat the Clippers in round two back in 2006. What: NBA Western Conference FinalsWho: (4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (2) Phoenix SunsWhen: Sunday, June 20Time: 3:30 p.m. ETWhere: Phoenix Suns ArenaChannel: ABCStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers are still playing basketball deep into these NBA playoffs partly because they’ve learned to persevere in clutch moments without their biggest stars.

The Los Angeles Clippers are the kings of the NBA's playoff comeback.

Terance Mann scored a career-high 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers advanced to a conference final for the first time in the franchise’s 51-year history, beating the Utah Jazz 131-119 on Friday night.

Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell were in Utah’s starting lineup for Game 6 on Friday night, with the Jazz facing elimination in the second-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is officially out for Friday night’s Game 6 of the Western Conference second-round series against the Utah Jazz, but coach Tyronn Lue did not have any update on if it will be longer.

The NBA’s top playoff seeds, Philadelphia and Utah, are facing elimination.

Paul George scored 37 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-111 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

Kawhi Leonard’s right knee is now a major concern for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George each scored 31 points — the second straight game they have both had over 30 points — and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Utah Jazz 118-104 in Game 4 Monday night to even their Western Conference second-round series at two games apiece.

Kawhi Leonard had 34 points and 12 rebounds, Paul George added 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers got back into their second-round series against the Utah Jazz with a 132-106 victory in Game 3 on Saturday night.

After the top-seeded Utah Jazz took the first two games of their second round series on their home court, the series heads to Los Angeles where the Clippers are desperately looking for a way to get back in the series. Though the Jazz are up 2-0, the Clippers did not make it easy on the NBA’s best team during the regular season. Mitchell ended up leading the floor with an outstanding 45 points, the only Utah player to score over 20 in game one. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)In game two, the Jazz started on time, and despite a surge in the third quarter from the Clippers, Utah held on for a 117-111 win. What: NBA Western Conference SemifinalsWho: (1) Utah Jazz vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Jazz lead 2-0)When: Saturday, June 12Time: 8:30 p.m.

The NBA Playoffs are underway, and one of the highlighted games over the weekend saw the Dallas Mavericks go over the Los Angeles Clippers in a back-and-forth battle in game one. Dallas was led by star guard Luka Doncic, who led the floor with a triple-double, picking up 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and led all players with 31 points. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Also helping out in the win for the Mavs was fellow guard Tim Hardaway Jr., who earned 21 points, with Jalen Brunson coming off the bench to pick up 15 points. What: NBA Western Conference PlayoffsWho: (5) Dallas Mavericks vs. (4) Los Angeles Clippers (Mavericks lead 1-0)When: Tuesday, May 25Time: 10:30 p.m. ETWhere: STAPLES Center (Los Angeles, Calif.)Channel: NBA TVStream: FuboTV (7-day free trial)

Luka Doncic was able to carve up the Clippers no matter what kind of defense they threw at him in the Mavericks' Game 1 victory.

The Clippers opened a postseason in which they face pressure to make a deep run with a 113-103 loss to Luka Doncic and the Mavericks.

After the Play-In Tournament finalized the field, the 2021 NBA Playoffs are set to begin, and there is no tighter of a matchup heading into the postseason than the LA Clippers going up against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers had a much different regular season compared to 2019-20. After finishing second in the West a year ago, LA ended up fourth heading into the 2021 playoffs. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Dallas enters the series as one of the hottest teams in West, having won seven of their final 10 games of the regular season. What: NBA Western Conference PlayoffsWho: (5) Dallas Mavericks vs. (4) Los Angeles ClippersWhen: Saturday, May 22Time: 4:30 p.m.

DETROIT -- Much of the 2020-21 season has been dedicated to developing the Detroit Pistons’ young core. Unlike his rookie teammates, much of point guard Killian Hayes’ advancement happened from the sidelines as he recovered from a hip injury. After earning the chance to close out the game, Hayes was tasked with guarding Reggie Jackson. Jackson backed Hayes up with plenty of space between them before stepping back for the jump shot. The young team experienced things that can’t easily be simulated in practice, like time-score scenarios.

Three days after giving away a solid lead to the Los Angeles Clippers midway through the third quarter, the Detroit Pistons did it again. Detroit called time out when Los Angeles pulled within three points, but two more turnovers sealed the Pistons’ fate. Then, former Pistons guard Reggie Jackson iced the game with a pull-up jumper with 2.8 seconds left in the game. Heading into the night, Los Angeles made on average 48.7 percent of its shots on 86.9 attempts. Los Angeles went to the free-throw line 21 times.

Reggie Jackson and Luke Kennard both spoke highly of their time in Detroit.

With 2.3 seconds left in the game, former Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson hit a pullup jumper to dash Detroit’s (16-39) hopes. Roughly 13 seconds before that, the Pistons had a three-point lead, but two costly turnovers allowed the Clippers (39-18) to capitalize. After strong defensive play for much of the night, the Pistons allowed the Clippers to go on an 18-5 run to close the game. The Pistons had been able to score 14 of their points off of 11 Clippers’ turnovers. The Clippers have swept their two-game season series with the Pistons after beating them at Staples Center on Sunday.

The Detroit Pistons are back home and they’ll face the Los Angeles Clippers two days after facing them at the Staples Center. Detroit put up a good fight against one of the league’s top teams, but the Los Angeles ultimately won. Catch the game on Bally Sports Detroit and stream it on NBA League Pass or AT&T TV. Who: Detroit Pistons (16-38) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (37-18)When: Wednesday, April 14Time: 8 p.m. ETWhere: Little Caesars Arena -- DetroitTV: Bally Sports DetroitStream: NBA League Pass | AT&T TV

Detroit led Los Angeles by 12 halfway through the third quarter, but the Clippers chipped away at it. ”Because they, they have the firepower of the three-point shooting that is just tough to sustain getting tough twos versus their threes and, you know, might get a stop here and there but they’re great shooting team. On top of that, he is shattering records as he sinks shot after shot. Bey is making roughly 2.3 of his six three-point shot attempts per game. Josh Jackson has also one of Detroit’s main targets in recent games and on Sunday he scored 18 points off assists.

Marcus Morris Sr. scored a season-high 33 points, Paul George added 32 and the Los Angeles Clippers capped a nine-game homestand with a 131-124 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

He had six points during the fourth quarter as the Clippers rallied for their fifth straight win. Josh Jackson scored 26 points and Saddiq Bey added 25 for the Pistons, who have dropped three of their last four. ... Jerami Grant, who leads the team in scoring with 22.5 points per game, was out for the third straight game due to right knee soreness. Clippers: Luke Kennard scored 11 points and went over 2,000 for his career on a driving layup during the third quarter. ... Serge Ibaka, who missed his 15th straight game due to back issues, will not be on the upcoming road trip.

The Detroit Pistons wrap up their road trip with a stop in the Golden State where they face the Los Angeles Clippers. The Pistons are on the second night off a back-to-back ahead of their meeting with the third-ranked team in the Western Conference. Catch the game on Bally Sports Detroit and stream it on NBA League Pass or AT&T TV. Who: Detroit Pistons (16-37) at Los Angeles Clippers (36-18)When: Sunday, April 11Time: 10 p.m. ETWhere: Staples Center -- Los AngelesTV: Bally Sports DetroitStream: NBA League Pass | AT&T TV

DETROIT -- The second half of the NBA season started Wednesday night, and the Detroit Pistons take the floor tonight. Here are some games to watch in the second half of the season:Thursday, March 11 Pistons @ Charlotte Hornets - 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 Pistons vs. Portland Trail Blazers - 7 p.m.Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum and Carmelo Anthony will come to Little Caesars Arena. The Blazers have won eight of their last 11 games and are fifth in the Western Conference’s rat race. The Pistons have eight sets of back-to-back games in the second half of the schedule including an away-and-home series against the Clippers.

Midway through their first season in downtown Detroit since 1978, the Pistons were playing to mostly sparse crowds at Little Caesars Arena in 2017-18. The Pistons had lost eight games in a row and were in danger of falling out of the playoff picture. It was a disappointing finish for the team in coach Dwane Casey’s first season, but a tremendous year for Griffin. The Pistons and Griffin, 31, hoped an extended off-season due to COVID-19 would enable him to rest, rehab and return to form. It would be a well-deserved spot for a player who did not find team success in Detroit but was a consummate pro through it all.

The National Basketball Association wants to play the All-Star Game, which it has held since 1951, in Atlanta next month. The NBA released its voting results on Jan. 27 and said "discussions surrounding a potential NBA All-Star Game are ongoing." LeBron James #2 of Team LeBron celebrates after beating Team Giannis during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The NBA audience is "twice as likely to engage with All-Star Game ads," according to Krim. That is one of the allures to advertising in the Oscars, the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Game, and Finals," he added.

But due to the NBA's Covid-19 protocols, the Sixers technically had enough players to compete. The team had seven players on the court in the Jan. 9 loss, as one of the latest NBA Covid-19 scares impacted the team. This is what the NBA signed up for when it went head-to-head with Covid-19. The Boston Celtics' matchup with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday was also delayed due to another outbreak throughout NBA clubs. There are no plans to pause the season, and we will continue to be guided by our medical experts and health and safety protocols."

The Detroit Pistons wrapped its preseason on Saturday night and finalized its roster ahead of its season opener. On Sunday, a league source confirmed that the Pistons waived forward Dzanan Musa. The move allowed the Pistons to reach the allowed 15 players under guaranteed contracts. So, Musa will make just over $2 million this season, but his $3,615,054 team option for next season will be cleared. Just last week the Pistons waived three players from its original 20-man training camp roster.

POINT GUARDOld: Derrick Rose -- signed as a free agent in 2019New: Killian Hayes -- 2020 first-round draft pick (No. New: Nikola Radicevic -- Acquired in 2020 trade with Denver Nuggets where Detroit acquired draft rights to Radicevic and Jerami Grant via a sign-and-trade deal with Denver. SHOOTING GUARDNew: Deividas Sirvydis -- a 2019 second-round draft pick (No. New: Delon Wright -- Acquired in a 2020 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder that sent Trevor Ariza to Oklahoma City. 19 first-round draft pick, acquired via the three-team trade with the Clippers and Nets.

Kawhi Leonard has arrived in the equity deal space. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar has agreed to an equity stake agreement with energy drink maker X2 Performance. The terms of Leonard's equity stake were not made available, but company CEO Mark French told CNBC that Leonard is a "significant shareholder." "There isn't a more perfect partner for this than Kawhi," French said. X2 products are sold on Amazon and now available at CVS.

Former Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups will reportedly add “coach” to his resume. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the NBA Champion would join the Los Angeles Clippers. The team made the decision to promote assistant coach Ty Lue to the head coach. New Clippers head coach Ty Lue’s coaching staff will include: NBA champion, ’04 Finals MVP and five-time All-Star Chauncey Billups and former Hawks/Bucks/Cavaliers head coach Larry Drew, per source. Billups had also expressed interest in possibly becoming a general manager of an NBA team.