Detroit Pistons vs Lakers: Reaves Scores 43 in 121-116 Win

The Lakers created a major first-quarter advantage before the Pistons applied pressure over the remaining periods. Austin Reaves led all scorers with 43 points as Los Angeles secured the five-point result.

Detroit Pistons vs Lakers timeline

The Lakers opened with a 38-14 first quarter. Detroit answered by taking the second 34-23, but Los Angeles still held a 61-48 lead at halftime.

Detroit won the third period 33-27 to cut into the deficit. The Pistons also took the fourth 35-33, yet their late push could not change the final outcome of Detroit Pistons vs Lakers, 116-121. There was no overtime.

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Reaves played 36:41 and posted 43 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. He shot 14/27 from the field, 4/6 from three-point range and 11/11 at the free-throw line.

Collin Sexton added 17 points in 24:01 for the Lakers, shooting 5/10 from the field and 7/8 on free throws. Ziaire Williams also had 17 points, including 4/8 from beyond the arc.

Walker Kessler recorded a double-double with 12 points and 16 rebounds, along with 4 assists, in 28:56. For Detroit, D. Jenkins scored 31 points and went 8/15 from three-point range, while Kevin Huerter finished with 24 points and 5 assists.

Cade Cunningham produced 14 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists for the Pistons. His eight assists were the highest total in the game.

Detroit Pistons vs Lakers stats

Detroit made 42/94 field goals (45%) and 19/48 three-pointers (40%). The Pistons also posted 13/20 free throws (65%), 43 rebounds, 27 assists, 10 steals, 7 blocks and 13 turnovers.

The Lakers shot 42/84 from the field (50%), 11/28 from three-point range (39%) and 26/33 from the line (79%). Los Angeles finished with 44 rebounds, 19 assists, 6 steals, 6 blocks and 16 turnovers in Detroit Pistons vs Lakers.

Head-to-head record

Before this result, the Pistons had won four of the previous five meetings, with the Lakers taking one. Detroit's four wins came by scores of 113-110 on 24 March 2026, 128-106 on 31 December 2025, 117-114 on 24 December 2024 and 115-103 on 5 November 2024.

The Lakers won the 14 February 2024 meeting 125-111. Their 121-116 victory is the latest result in the series. Find more basketball coverage on the basketball category page and the official NBA website.