Game summary of the LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets NBA game, final score 117-109, from January 12, 2026 on ESPN.

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92.

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The East-leading Detroit Pistons (28-9) bring a three-game winning streak into Saturday night’s matchup with the LA Clippers (14-23), who have won eight of their last 10 games after a 6-21 start and play on the back end of a road back-to-back.

Kawhi Leonard registered 26 points, eight rebounds and three steals as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the depleted Detroit Pistons 98-92 on Saturday.

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