Detroit Pistons (10-9)
@
Los Angeles Clippers (10-6)
Starters:
Clippers
S. Livingston
D. Christie
C. Maggette
E. Brand
C. Kaman
Pistons
C. Billups
R. Hamilton
T. Prince
R. Wallace
B. Wallace
Clippers defeat Pistons and extend winning streak to 3
Another win against serious contenders for the Clippers. Despite trailing during the 1st, the Clippers rallied back hard to lead at the half. Corey Maggette was the best contributor, scoring 16 points. The Clippers extended the lead in the 3rd, with Elton Brand and backup guard Eric Piatkowski making some big shots. A controlled 4th quarter performance, and some good team defense, secured the win for the Clippers. Backup centre Pavel Podkolzin made a good contribution, going 7/7 from the field, for 15 points in 12 minutes.
Big Ben's 10 rebounds and 6 blocks were not enough against the Clippers, who are now on a 3 game winning streak.
Final Score:
Clippers - 106
Pistons - 98
Notable Performances:
LAC - Elton Brand (25pts, 11reb, 8/19 FG)
LAC - Corey Maggette (22pts, 1stl, 10/23 FG)
LAC - Pavel Podkolzin (15pts, 4reb, 7/7 FG)
DET - Rasheed Wallace (21pts, 8reb, 9/13 FG)
DET - Chauncey Billups (26pts, 2ast, 10/17 FG)
DET - Rip Hamilton (22pts, 7ast, 8/14 FG)
Player of the Game:
LAC - Elton Brand
25pts, 11reb, 0ast, 1stl, 1blk (8/19 FG, 0/0 3PT, 9/12 FT)
Despite getting hit hard by Sheed and Big Ben, he kept coming back for more.
