Pistons 115-103 Lakers (Nov 4, 2024) Game Recap

DETROIT — — Cade Cunningham had 17 factors, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his third profession triple-double and the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night time.

Jaden Ivey matched a season excessive with 26 factors. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 factors, Tobias Harris had 15 factors and Jalen Duren had 11 factors and 14 rebounds.

Anthony Davis scored 37 factors for Los Angeles, and LeBron James had 20 factors, 11 assists and eight rebounds. Davis appeared to harm his left ankle late within the fourth quarter, however stayed within the recreation.

Austin Reaves added 17 factors on 7-of-17 taking pictures for the Lakers.

Detroit obtained off to a robust begin, main 33-22 after 1 / 4, and maintained management of the sport all night time.

Takeaways

Lakers: Davis is off to maybe the perfect begin of his profession. He entered the sport averaging an NBA-high 31.8 factors and was forward of his scoring tempo early, scoring 9 factors in every of the primary two quarters. The 31-year-old heart was 13 of 23 from the sphere and grabbed a team-high 9 rebounds. Two hours earlier than the sport, he was considered one of two Lakers engaged on his shot.

Pistons: After main the league in losses in every of the final two seasons, Detroit is displaying indicators of enchancment underneath first-year coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The Pistons have gained three video games, a complete they did not attain till Dec. 30 final 12 months. Detroit has gained three of 4 video games, a relative stretch of success it had solely as soon as final season from March 7-13.

Key second

Ivey made a 3-pointer and a jumper late within the recreation, each off assists from Cunningham, to seal the victory.

Key stat

Detroit outrebounded Los Angeles 55-37 and had a 22-13 edge in second-chance factors.

Up subsequent

The Lakers shut a five-game journey Wednesday night time at Memphis. The Pistons are at Charlotte on Wednesday night time.

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