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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) take on the Detroit Pistons (47-18) at Little Caesars Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST. Los Angeles Lakers average 116.3 points per game while Detroit Pistons put up 117.2 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out); Detroit Pistons: Caris Levert (Out), Ausar Thompson (Out), Tobias Harris (Day-To-Day), Jalen Duren (Day-To-Day), Bobi Klintman (Out). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 16 | 1 | |
Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a bruised right hip, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. | 28.4 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 55 | 48 |
| 25.5 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 66 | 33 | |
Hayes (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. | 17.7 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 54 | 8 |
| 12.7 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 25 | 1 | |
| 19.3 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 29 | 7 | |
| 17.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 55 | 3 | |
| 10.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 48 | 1 | |
| 35.5 | 32.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 54 | 54 | |
| 8.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 21 | 0 | |
| 8.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 11 | 1 | |
| 33.7 | 23.9 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 40 | 34 | |
James (hip/foot) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. | 33.1 | 21.4 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 45 | 45 |
Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. | 10.9 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 35 | 1 |
| 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 32 | 1 | |
| 27.5 | 12.6 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 57 | 57 | |
| 29.3 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 54 | 35 | |
| 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 19 | 0 | |
| 4.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons FAQ
What time does Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons start?
The Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST at Little Caesars Arena.
Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons being played?
This game is being played at Little Caesars Arena.
How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons live?
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What are the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons records?
Los Angeles Lakers: 41-25. Detroit Pistons: 47-18. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons?
Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out). Detroit Pistons: Caris Levert (Out), Ausar Thompson (Out), Tobias Harris (Day-To-Day), Jalen Duren (Day-To-Day), Bobi Klintman (Out). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons?
The injury report for this game: Los Angeles Lakers has 4 players on the report — Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Maxi Kleber (Out), Lebron James (Out). Detroit Pistons has 5 players on the report — Caris Levert (Out), Ausar Thompson (Out), Tobias Harris (Day-To-Day), Jalen Duren (Day-To-Day), Bobi Klintman (Out). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.