Kawhi Leonard (55 points) too strong for the Pistons

From the first quarter, the Clippers took control of the match. Especially Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who promote the brand. In defense, attitudes and intensity are present and the Pistons clearly dominate, like Cade Cunningham who already has three fouls on the clock (33-20). The two stars are well assisted by Nicolas Batum, who brings his award-winning baskets. But there is only one star on the floor: Kawhi Leonard. L’All-star wing pain, gives the impression that he doesn’t miss anything and Los Angeles returns to the locker room after a very solid first half (60-42).

After a break, Cade Cunningham finally walks in from his meeting. Under his leadership, Michigan’s players went 12-0. Is this enough to get you back into dating completely? No, because once again, “The Klav” has the answer. He makes a series of baskets, already exceeds the 50-point mark, and before the last act, the Californians returned more than twenty points ahead (92-69). Nothing moves in the last quarter and the Clippers thus sign the fourth success in a row, very authoritative and very deserved, against the leaders of the Eastern Conference.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Kawhi Leonard’s career high. When he plays at this level, the Clippers are not the same, that much is obvious. The two-time Finals MVP was outstanding, from start to finish. He had 25 points at halftime, before adding 26 points in the third quarter alone! He would come back in the final quarter to score four short points to finish with a career-high 55 points. With 11 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 blocks. Even stronger, his percentage: 17/26 on shots and 16/17 on free throws. Huge, simply, and his rating confirms it: 63!

Clippers defense. A team without character for many weeks, Tyronn Lue’s squad has been better for a few days now and the coach can calm down after this performance against Detroit. Because his players showed excellent attitudes in defense, with active hands, pressure and desire to fight in this area. Defense of this level plus Kawhi Leonard’s gala allows us to achieve performances of this caliber.

Cade Cunningham’s Evening of Contrasts. No points, three fouls, three turnovers. Here is the (missed) first half of the Pistons leader. He will bounce back in the second half, looking to collect 27 points, 6 assists and no turnovers. But as opposite the former Spurs winger was in the stars, it is impossible to bring his team back despite this start.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.