Detroit Pistons game score vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Time, TV with LeBron James in town
The Detroit Pistons have lost 14 games in a row. I repeat, the Detroit Pistons have lost 14 games in a row. They can set the franchise record Wednesday vs. the Los Angeles Lakers.
While few expected the Pistons to be amongst the league's top teams in the 2023-24 campaign, almost no one could've predicted how quickly this season would blow up in their faces. Seemingly nothing can go right for the Pistons, as was exemplified by their 126-107 loss at home to the measly Washington Wizards (3-14), officially giving Detroit the worst record in the NBA, an honor they also claimed last season.
Turnovers, lack of spacing, poor defense, and untimely runs are just the start of the issues the Pistons have faced this season. Needless to say, it has not been the start and turnaround many envisioned when the Pistons made a big splash and hired Monty Williams this offseason.
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As the Pistons try and end this terrible downturn, they'll be facing one of the league's most formidable duos.
Yes, the King is back in town. LeBron James and the Lakers will face the Pistons on Wednesday after suffering a 138-94 blowout loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.
The Lakers have been by no means a buzzsaw to start the year, floating just a few games over .500 for much of the campaign as they experiment with their new offseason additions, but everyone around the NBA knows the problems they present when fully engaged.
James and Davis have both been really healthy for their standards this year, and LeBron is turning in another age-defying season, averaging 25.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists on 56.3% shooting from the field. He's even knocking down the 3-ball at 39.2%, much higher than the 32.1% he shot last season. In other words; good luck!
The Lakers have been much steadier since moving up-and-comer Austin Reaves to a bench role, where he's been able to operate more with the ball while playing with the second unit and still closing games. Make no mistake, Reaves is still one of the Lakers best players, despite his bench role.
The Pistons visit the New York Knicks in a back-to-back Thursday night.
Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers start time today
Matchup: Pistons (2-15) vs. Lakers (10-8).
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 29.
Time: 7 p.m. ET.
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Betting line: Lakers by 7½ (how to bet and get sign up bonuses).
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Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers TV channel today
TV: Bally Sports Detroit.
Radio: WXYT-FM 97.1 (Pistons radio affiliates).
Streaming: Fubo (free trial).
If you don't have Bally Sports Detroit, you can sign up for Fubo with a free trial to watch the Pistons all season long.
Detroit Pistons injury report vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Pistons remain without forward Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf strain) and guards Monte Morris (right quad strain) and Joe Harris (right shoulder sprain). Bogdanovic is practicing and nearing a return, but Morris is out through January.
The Lakers are truly a day-by-day team due to their veteran roster, although they've had relatively good health to start the season (James and Davis have both played 17 of 18 games). Wing Cam Reddish has missed the past three games but is probable to play Wednesday. James is listed as questionable with a calf injury.
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Pistons vs. Lakers projected starting lineups
Pistons: G Cade Cunningham, G Jaden Ivey, F Ausar Thompson, PF Isaiah Stewart, C Jalen Duren.
Lakers: G D'Angelo Russell, F Cam Reddish, F LeBron James, F Taurean Prince, C Anthony Davis.
Lineups are subject to change.
Pistons uniform, jersey vs. Lakers
The Pistons will sport their black Statement Edition jerseys with "DET" across the chest and red and blue horizontal stripes; the Lakers will wear their iconic yellow Icon Edition jerseys.
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