Austin Reaves had 43 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
The Lakers came out fast, taking the first quarter 38-14. They never trailed and led by as many as 26. A 11-0 run in the first quarter put them in front early.
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For Los Angeles, Austin Reaves finished with 43 points, five rebounds and four assists, Ziaire Williams added 17 points off the bench, while Collin Sexton contributed 17 points off the bench.
For Detroit, Daniss Jenkins finished with 31 points, five rebounds and four assists, and Kevin Huerter added 24 points, five rebounds, five assists and five blocks.
The Lakers improved to 9-2. The Pistons dropped to 6-3.
The Lakers are first in the Pacific Division and have won five straight. Los Angeles is 5-1 at home and 4-1 on the road. The Pistons sit first in the Central Division and have lost two straight. Detroit is 2-2 at home and 4-1 on the road.
The Lakers next visit the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Pistons next host the Washington Wizards on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
