With Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons unavailable, the Clippers don’t have enough firepower to keep up with Cade Cunningham (32 points) and Detroit in a 106-97 defeat.

DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Duren added 12 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game with a 106-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

While opening their four-game homestand with a victory over the Clippers, the Pistons extended their winning streak to seven.

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The Clippers' long-term success largely depends on the health of Kawhi Leonard. While they've figured out how to win without him, it's still not a long-term solution. Unfortunately, it looks like Leonard has a brand new injury that fans have to be worried about.

The Los Angeles Clippers will be severely shorthanded as they attempt to snap a two-game skid on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons will be sidelined for the road matchup on the second night of a back-to-back.