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Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers

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3-5, 2-2 Away

vs

4-3, 3-0 Home
Regular Season Series

DET leads series 1-0

Matchup Prediction

Lakers: 68.5%
Pistons: 31.5%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jarred Vanderbilt, PF Out Nov 3
Christian Koloko, C Out Oct 30
Christian Wood, F Out Sep 9
Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Ausar Thompson, F Out Nov 4
Bobi Klintman, F Out Oct 31

Pistons Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs BOS L 124-118
@ MIA L 106-98
@ PHI W 105-95
vs NY L 128-98
@ BKN W 106-92

Lakers Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs PHX W 123-116
vs SAC W 131-127
@ PHX L 109-105
@ CLE L 134-110
@ TOR W 131-125

Game Information

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Location: Los Angeles, CA
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2024-25 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Cleveland 8 0 1.000 - W8
Chicago 3 4 .429 4.5 L2
Indiana 3 4 .429 4.5 W1
Detroit 3 5 .375 5 W2
Milwaukee 1 6 .143 6.5 L6

2024-25 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Phoenix 6 1 .857 - W5
Golden State 6 1 .857 - W4
LA Lakers 4 3 .571 2 L1
Sacramento 4 3 .571 2 W1
LA Clippers 3 4 .429 3 W1
Full Standings

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