Norman Powell and Ben Simmons, the Clippers could not keep up with the surging Detroit Pistons down the stretch and lost their third straight game, 106-97. Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, former Clipper Tobias Harris had 20 points and ...

Just like when the Philadelphia 76ers chose Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris over him, Jimmy Butler will not be playing in Philadelphia. At least this Saturday night. Butler was originally considered “questionable” for the contest against the team he played for during the 2018-19 season.

With its seventh consecutive victory, Detroit breaks a 10-game losing streak against the Clippers, who were again without Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell

With Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons unavailable ... Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, former Clipper Tobias Harris had 20 points and Jalen Duren added 12 points ...