Lakers vs Pistons
Tue, Dec 30
Final
Lakers
Lakers
(20 - 10)
106
-
128
Pistons
Pistons
(24 - 8)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 30 | 35 | 23 | 18 | 106 |
| Pistons | 36 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 128 |
Venue: Crypto.com Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
30
5
11
Cade Cunningham
DET | #2 | G
27
5
11
Smart Game Analysis
Detroit Pistons has a 54% chance of winning the game
Despite the star power of Luka Doncic and LeBron James, the Pistons are favored to win due to their superior rebounding and the Lakers' depleted wing depth.
Key Analysis
- • The Lakers are missing key starters Austin Reaves (calf) and Rui Hachimura (calf), which severely impacts their floor spacing and defensive rotation.
- • Detroit holds a massive advantage on the glass, ranking 2nd in the NBA in rebounding (46.9 RPG) compared to the Lakers' 26th-ranked effort (41.2 RPG).
- • The Pistons possess a top-tier defense allowing just 112.9 points per game (5th in NBA), posing a challenge for a Lakers offense that relies heavily on Doncic's creation.
- • Detroit has been excellent on the road this season with an 11-6 record, proving they can win away from home against quality opponents.
- • Jalen Duren (10.9 RPG) presents a difficult matchup for Deandre Ayton, potentially allowing Detroit to control second-chance points.
- • To turn this around, the Lakers must rely on Luka Doncic (33.7 PPG) to exploit Detroit's perimeter defense while getting a vintage performance from LeBron James.
