Lakers
PistonsThe Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday, November 8, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The Lakers led 61-48 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 38-14. The biggest lead for the Lakers was 26 points.
Top performers
Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 43 points on 14-of-27 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds. Collin Sexton added 17 points. For the Pistons, Daniss Jenkins had 31 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including 8 3-pointers, with 5 rebounds. Kevin Huerter added 24 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-double: Walker Kessler (12 points and 16 rebounds). The Pistons bench outscored the Lakers reserves 67-45.
- Austin Reaves (LAL): 43 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 14-27 FG, 37 MIN
- Daniss Jenkins (DET): 31 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 9-17 FG, 32 MIN
- Kevin Huerter (DET): 24 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 9-14 FG, 35 MIN
- Collin Sexton (LAL): 17 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 5-10 FG, 24 MIN
- Ziaire Williams (LAL): 17 PTS, 2 REB, 0 AST, 6-10 FG, 21 MIN
- Cade Cunningham (DET): 14 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 6-15 FG, 38 MIN
By the numbers
The Lakers shot 50.0% from the field (42-of-84) and went 11-of-28 from three-point range; the Pistons shot 44.7% and went 19-of-48 from deep. The Lakers outscored their opponents 58-46 in the paint. Assists: Lakers 19, Pistons 27.
Context
The Lakers improved to 9-2 with their fifth straight win, while the Pistons fell to 6-3, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday, Nov 15; the Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 20,178 at Little Caesars Arena. Officials: James Capers, Brent Barnaky and Brett Nansel.