The Los Angeles Lakers saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end with a 113-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night in Detroit.
The Pistons built a commanding lead, surging ahead by as much as 16 points in the second half before the Lakers mounted a furious comeback that fell just short. Final score: Detroit 113, Los Angeles 110. The game, played at Little Caesars Arena, featured intense back-and-forth action in the closing minutes, with both teams trading blows down the stretch.
Daniss Jenkins led the Pistons with a game-high 30 points, adding eight assists and four rebounds while draining four three-pointers. Jalen Duren supported with 20 points on efficient 5-of-9 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds, anchoring Detroit’s frontcourt. For the Lakers, Luka Doncic paced the offense with 32 points and seven rebounds, showing his scoring prowess amid several clutch attempts. LeBron James contributed key plays, including assists on crucial baskets and late-game buckets, while Austin Reaves added timely threes and free throws in the rally.
Detroit jumped out to a 65-52 halftime advantage after outscoring Los Angeles 42-25 in the second quarter. The Pistons shot 50% from the field and 50% from three in the first half, capitalizing on hot shooting from Jenkins and others. The Lakers, who entered with a 46-25 record and the Pacific Division lead, clawed back with improved defense and sharp ball movement, but missed shots and free throws in the final seconds sealed their fate. Turnovers were low for both sides, with Detroit holding a slight edge at five to the Lakers’ four.
Lakers players and staff pointed to the team’s grit as a silver lining despite the defeat. They praised the resilience shown in overcoming the large deficit against a Pistons squad that improved to 52-19, bolstering their strong 28-8 home mark. The loss drops Los Angeles to 46-26, ending a streak that had propelled them atop the Western Conference Pacific Division.
This result tightens the Western playoff race, with the Lakers still firmly in contention but now facing pressure to regroup quickly. Detroit’s victory reinforces their status as a top Eastern Conference contender, highlighting their depth and ability to close out tight games. Both teams shift focus to upcoming matchups as the regular season pushes toward its conclusion.
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— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 24, 2026
