Overview
- Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena, with national coverage on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Detroit arrives 24-8 atop the East, while Los Angeles is 20-10 after halting a three-game slide with a 125-101 win over Sacramento.
- The Lakers list Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) as out, with Detroit’s Caris LeVert doubtful.
- Oddsmakers price Detroit around -2 to -2.5 with a total near 232–233.5, as the SportsLine model projects an Under and multiple previews lean Pistons.
- Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren headline Detroit’s attack and interior defense, while LeBron James’ birthday game and Luka Dončić’s usage take on added importance for L.A. given the absences.