Short-handed Pistons unable to hold off Clippers' second-half comeback

Coty M. Davis, The Detroit News on Jan 10, 2026

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DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons continue to struggle with injuries, but nearly put together their most impressive performance of the season through three quarters.

However, the Pistons were unable to hold off the Los Angeles Clippers' fourth-quarter rally, resulting in a 98-92 loss at Little Caesars Arena Saturday.

Isaiah Stewart, who scored a career-high 31 points on Wednesday night, was absent due to illness. Stewart joined Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris on the sidelines, leaving the Pistons to take the court without four of their key players.

As a result, Duncan Robinson led the way with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting and five made 3-point field goals. Ron Holland II came off the bench and added 16 points and six rebounds. His best moment of the night came at the 9:37 mark of the fourth quarter when Holland converted Jordan Miller's turnover into a full extension windmill dunk.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting and seven rebounds. John Collins added 25 points on 5-of-8 shooting from behind the arc.

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