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Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview (05/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview (05/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Pragya Chowdhury / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 5, 2025, 22:08 IST

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Tonight, the Los Angeles Clippers host the Detroit Pistons at the Intuit Dome. The Clippers aim to break their three-game losing streak, while the in-form Pistons look to extend their winning run. Key players include James Harden and Ivica Zubac for the Clippers, and Cade Cunningham for the Pistons, with notable injuries affecting both teams.

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers Game Preview (05/03): Starting Five, Injury Report, Start Time, How to Watch, and More

Credits: NBA

Tonight, March 5th, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers (32-29) host the surging Detroit Pistons (35-27) at the Intuit Dome, with tip-off scheduled for 10:30 PM. The Clippers, currently 9th in the Western Conference, are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, including a narrow 119-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Conversely, the Pistons, 6th in the Eastern Conference, are riding high, having won nine of their last ten games and entering tonight's contest on a two-game winning streak, highlighted by a dominant 134-106 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Continue reading to know the starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more.

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Projected Starting Five (March 05, 2025)

Detroit Pistons Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Malik Beasley	16.6	2.8	1.7
Cade Cunningham	25.3	6.1	9.4
Tim Hardaway Jr	10.5	2.3	1.7
Ausar Thompson	9.8	5.0	2.4
Jalen Duren	11.2	10.3	2.6

Los Angeles Clippers Projected Starting Five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
James Harden	21.6	5.8	8.6
Bogdan Bogdanovic	10.2	2.5	2.3
Kris Dunn	6.2	3.6	3.0
Derrick Jones Jr.	10.4	3.5	0.8
Ivica Zubac	15.8	12.5	2.5

(NOTE: Projected Starters are subject to change)

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Key Players to Watch on (March 05, 2025)

Detroit Pistons Key Players

Cade Cunningham
Malik Beasley

Los Angeles Clippers Key Players

James Harden
Ivica Zubac

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Injury Report of (March 05, 2025)

Detroit Pistons:

Player	Status	Injury
Ron Harper Jr.	OUT	Thumb
Tobias Harris	OUT	Personal
Jaden Ivey	OUT	Lower Leg
Tolu Smith	OUT	Achilles
Isaiah Stewart	GTD	Back

Los Angeles Clippers:

Player	Status	Injury
Derrick Jones Jr	OUT	Groin
Kawhi Leonard	OUT	Rest
Seth Lundy	GTD	Ankle
Norman Powell	OUT	Hamstring
Ben Simmons	OUT	Knee

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Team Stats of (March 05, 2025)

Statistics	Detroit Pistons	Los Angeles Clippers
Records	32-30	35-25
Standings	10th	4th
Home/Away	13-17	20-9
OFF RTG	10th	14th
DEF RTG	14th	10th
NET RTG	16th	14th

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Previous Matchups

The last time the Los Angeles Clippers faced the Detroit Pistons was on February 24, 2025. The Pistons were able to win that game with a 15-point margin, as the Clippers scored 97 points.

Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Leading Players of (March 05, 2025)

Statistic	Detroit Pistons (Leaders)	Los Angeles Clippers (Leaders)
Points	Cade Cunningham (25.3)	Norman Powell (23.8)
Rebounds	Jalen Duren (12.0)	Ivica Zubac (12.5)
Assists	Cade Cunningham (9.4)	James Harden (8.6)

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Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Date, Time, and Venue

The Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers will be live from 10:30 p.m. ET from Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA.

How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Clippers: Streaming Details of (March 05, 2025)

TV: NBCSBA
Streaming: Fubo TV, and NBA League Pass

About the Author

Pragya Chowdhury

Pragya is a seasoned entertainment journalist and editor with a strong focus on pop culture. With over five years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading outlets, where she served as the Entertainment Editor. She is passionate about creating engaging content that resonates with readers and driving meaningful conversations in the world of pop culture.

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