California (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112–99 for their fourth straight win.
As reported by Reuters, the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Detroit Pistons 112–99 on Sunday, December 28, in Inglewood, led by Kawhi Leonard’s career-high 55 points to extend their winning streak to four games.
How did the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Detroit Pistons?
The Clippers witnessed their home win in a row, with James Harden finishing with 28 points and Nicolas Batum adding 12 after the team had earlier struggled through eight straight losses at home.
Missing players, including center Ivica Zubac due to an ankle injury, the Clippers opened with three players over 36: Harden, Lopez, and Batum. With Kawhi Leonard, the team became the first since 2016 to have four starters aged 34 or older.
Leonard gave an outstanding performance with 26 points in the third quarter, scoring 17 of 26 shots overall, contributing 11 rebounds, five steals, three blocks, and making five treys.
Harden set the Clippers’ franchise record with 55 points last month against the Charlotte Hornets in a 131-116 win on November 22.
Cade Cunningham added 27 points in the second half, and Jalen Duren contributed 18 as the Pistons lost consecutive games following a defeat in Utah.
Jaden Ivey scored 11 points for Detroit, who went 0-for-12 on first-half three-pointers and 7-of-29 overall.
Cunningham failed to score in the first half following his third foul at 3:31 of the opening quarter.
The Clippers held a 20-point lead in the first half and survived a 12-point scoring burst by Cunningham just into the second half.
Leonard reached a new career high past 45 points with two free throws late in the third quarter, ending his streak of 64 consecutive free throws.
After a 17-game absence due to a right knee injury, Derrick Jones Jr. came back for the Clippers, adding three points and three rebounds in 18 minutes.
What is Kawhi Leonard’s career-high score?
Kawhi Leonard’s career-high score in a regular-season game is 55 points. He set this record on December 28, 2025, leading the LA Clippers to a 112-99 victory over the Detroit Pistons.
Leonard scored 55 points efficiently, hitting 17 of 26 shots and 16 of 17 free throws, contributing 11 rebounds and 5 steals.
What are the Detroit Pistons vs the LA Clippers match player stats?
LA Clippers player stats:
- Kawhi Leonard: 55 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals on 17/26 shooting
- James Harden: 28 points
- Nicolas Batum: 12 points
Detroit Pistons player stats:
- Cade Cunningham: 27 points, 9 assists
- Jalen Duren: 18 points, 14 rebounds
- Jaden Ivey: 11 points
When are the Detroit Pistons vs the LA Clippers next matches?
Detroit Pistons’ next matches
Dec 30, 2025 – 10:30 PM ET: Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers (Away)
Jan 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM ET: Detroit Pistons vs Miami Heat (Home)
Jan 4, 2026 – 2:00 PM ET: Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers (Away)
LA Clippers’ next matches
Dec 30, 2025 – 11:00 PM ET: Los Angeles Clippers vs Sacramento Kings (Home)
Jan 1, 2026 – 10:30 PM ET: Los Angeles Clippers vs Utah Jazz (Home)
Jan 3, 2026 – 10:30 PM ET: Los Angeles Clippers vs Boston Celtics (Home)
