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Lakers hold off Pistons as Austin Reaves scores 43 points

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:52 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Lakers hold off Pistons as Austin Reaves scores 43 points

Summary

Austin Reaves led the Los Angeles Lakers with 43 points in a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 8. The Lakers jumped to an early lead, outscoring the Pistons 40-14 in the first quarter. Despite trailing by 24 points, the Pistons fought back but ultimately fell short as they could not capitalize on late-game opportunities. Reaves secured the win with key free throws after hitting a clutch three-pointer in the final seconds. Both teams will be in action again on November 9, with the Lakers facing Atlanta and the Pistons hosting Washington.

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By the Numbers

•Reaves scored 43 points for the Lakers in the win.
•Lakers outscored Pistons by 24 in the first quarter.
•Pistons cut the deficit to three late but couldn't close.
•Walker Kessler contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds.
•Detroit's Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 31 points.

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2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Reaves leads Lakers in win over Pistons with season-high 43 points
1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers get 43 from Austin Reaves to beat Pistons without Luka Doncic, 121-116

What they're saying

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DETROIT (AP) — Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena without Luka Doncic on Sunday.Doncic (lower-back tightness), who is averaging 45 points, nine rebounds and eight assists over his last four games, was ruled out earlier on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE HOGG