Pistons mount comeback but fall short against Lakers without Doncic
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena on November 8. The Pistons fell behind early, trailing by as much as 26 points, primarily due to a poor shooting performance in the first quarter. Daniss Jenkins led the Pistons with 31 points, coming off the bench to spark a second-half rally. Cade Cunningham struggled offensively, managing only 10 points, while Austin Reaves scored a season-high 43 for the Lakers. The outcome leaves the Pistons at 6-3, dropping their second consecutive game. They will face the Washington Wizards next.
- •Pistons shoot 27.3% in the first quarter and commit eight turnovers.
- •Daniss Jenkins scores 31 points, helping cut a 26-point deficit.
- •Cade Cunningham records a season-low 10 points in a lackluster performance.
- •Austin Reaves leads the Lakers with 43 points in Doncic's absence.
- •Pistons will play the Wizards next on November 9.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers player grades: No Luka, no problem — L.A. gets past Pistons
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons lose to Luka-less Lakers in disappointing performance
- 1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons unable to overcome 26-point deficit in loss to Luka-less Lakers
"Against a Los Angeles Lakers team missing the league’s No. 1 scorer in Luka Doncic, the Detroit Pistons submitted a disappointing performance.
"Even without Luka Doncic, the Lakers were able to outlast the Pistons, who came into Sunday's game with the NBA's top-rated defense.
"Despite battling back from a 26-point deficit, the Pistons fell short in a loss to the short-handed Lakers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 2:22 AMLakers player grades: No Luka, no problem — L.A. gets past Pistons
Even without Luka Doncic, the Lakers were able to outlast the Pistons, who came into Sunday's game with the NBA's top-rated defense.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:54 AMDetroit Pistons lose to Luka-less Lakers in disappointing performance
Against a Los Angeles Lakers team missing the league’s No. 1 scorer in Luka Doncic, the Detroit Pistons submitted a disappointing performance.
- Yahoo SportsNov 9, 2026, 1:41 AMPistons unable to overcome 26-point deficit in loss to Luka-less Lakers
Despite battling back from a 26-point deficit, the Pistons fell short in a loss to the short-handed Lakers.
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