The Detroit Pistons (32-26) controlled the fourth quarter and pushed their win streak to seven with a convincing 106-97 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers (31-26) on February 25.
Detroit Pistons Top Performers:
Cade Cunningham 32 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST | 55.3 FPS
Cunningham has been on a roll, averaging 31 points on efficient shooting percentages alongside sharp playmaking in his last three games. He’s also equally dominant on the defensive end with steady steal numbers and a recent surge in rebounding. However, his high turnover numbers remain a drawback.
Jalen Duren 12 PTS | 19 REB | 1 BLK | 41.8 FPS
Duren continues to be a reliable double-double threat, posting strong rebounding numbers while maintaining high efficiency from the field. His defensive impact has also been solid this month, but his most notable improvement has been as a playmaker, recording five or more assists in a recent six-straight games.
Ausar Thompson 10 PTS | 4 STL | 2 BLK | 36.1 FPS
Thompson has been a revelation this month, scoring in double figures in nine of ten games while shooting an impressive 70% or better in six of his last seven. He also contributes with rebounds and assists, but his biggest impact comes from steals. However, his three-point shooting and struggles at the line remain a weakness.
Tobias Harris 20 PTS | 9-13 FG | 5 REB | 26.0 FPS
Harris has been on a strong scoring run, posting around 20 points in six of his last seven games while also putting up solid value in rebounds and steals this month.
Isaiah Stewart 3 PTS | 4 REB | 2 BLK | 18.3 FPS
Stewart hasn’t played much lately, but remained effective, consistently contributing decent rebounding and blocking numbers in his last three games.
Los Angeles Clippers Top Performers:
Ivica Zubac 13 PTS | 16 REB | 3 BLK | 47.5 FPS
Big Zu continues his exceptional run after the break, scoring 20+ points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and blocking 3 shots twice in his last three games, all while maintaining elite field goal and free throw percentages.
Kris Dunn 13 PTS | 4 AST | 5 STL | 40.0 FPS
Dunn might not be that impactful as a scorer, but his contributions in other areas is undeniable. He’s been reliably providing good value in rebounds and assists lately while also racking up steals in four of his last five games.
James Harden 18 PTS | 12 REB | 5 AST | 35.9 FPS
Harden’s inefficiency has always been a major concern. He shot poorly in this game, and his free throw shooting has declined, while his turnovers remain high in three games since the break. But he has consistently made up for it with strong rebounding, playmaking, and defensive contributions.
Derrick Jones Jr. 15 PTS | 3 REB | 2 STL | 25.1 FPS
Jones hasn’t made much of an impact lately but he’s a capable scorer and can also contribute in rebounds and steals.
Bogdan Bogdanovic 13 PTS | 3 REB | 5 AST | 22.3 FPS
Bogdanovic has been in a slump recently, shooting around 30% from the field and converting only 2 of 20 three-point attempts over his last two games. His playing time is also expected to take a hit should the team’s overall health improve.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Dennis Schroder 7 PTS | 1-6 FG | 4 AST
Schroder’s shooting struggles have been hard to ignore, with rough performances in five of his last six games. However, he’s shown that he’s capable of making an impact in multiple areas and is expected to get better as he settles into his new team.
