The Detroit Pistons will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup featuring contrasting recent performances. The Lakers enter the game with a record of 16-12, currently riding a three-game winning streak and holding the top position in their division. Anthony Davis leads the team with impressive averages of 26.9 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. In contrast, the Pistons, with a record of 12-17, are looking to build on their recent victory, which snapped a losing streak. Cade Cunningham is the standout for Detroit, averaging 24 points and 9.7 assists per game. Both teams will be looking to solidify their standings as they head into the latter part of the season.
Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers Game Information
Game Date: December 23, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit – BSD, NBA League Pass Channel 3
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Los Angeles Lakers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 16-12
Conference Record: 13-7
Division Record: 4-2
Streak: 3 win
Detroit Pistons Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 12-17
Conference Record: 10-14
Division Record: 1-5
Streak: 1 win
Stat Leaders
Los Angeles Lakers (16-12, #1 in division)
Points Leader: Anthony Davis, 26.9 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Anthony Davis, 11.81 RPG
Assists Leader: LeBron James, 8.9 APG
Steals Leader: Anthony Davis, 1.26 SPG
Blocks Leader: Anthony Davis, 2.19 BPG
Detroit Pistons (12-17, #5 in division)
Points Leader: Cade Cunningham, 24 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Jalen Duren, 9.19 RPG
Assists Leader: Cade Cunningham, 9.7 APG
Steals Leader: Ausar Thompson, 1 SPG
Blocks Leader: Isaiah Stewart, 1.26 BPG
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Jarred Vanderbilt – Knee (Out) – Vanderbilt experienced fluid in his left knee recently during rehabilitation and is now targeting early January for a return.
Christian Wood – Knee (Out) – Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Wood (knee) has been cleared to resume on-court workouts but still has no clear timetable for his return, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
Jaxson Hayes – Ankle (Out) – Lakers head coach JJ Redick said on Tuesday (Dec. 17) that Hayes is working on strengthening his right ankle, and the team plans to provide an update on his status next week, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
Jalen Hood-Schifino – Hamstring (Day To Day) – Hood-Schifino did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Kings.
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart – Knee (Day To Day) – Stewart did not play in Saturday’s (Dec. 21) game against the Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 vs Detroit Pistons
December 25, 2024 at Golden State Warriors
December 28, 2024 vs Sacramento Kings
December 31, 2024 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
January 02, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 03, 2025 vs Atlanta Hawks
January 05, 2025 at Houston Rockets
January 07, 2025 at Dallas Mavericks
January 09, 2025 vs Charlotte Hornets
January 11, 2025 vs San Antonio Spurs
Detroit Pistons Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 23, 2024 at Los Angeles Lakers
December 26, 2024 at Sacramento Kings
December 28, 2024 at Denver Nuggets
January 01, 2025 vs Orlando Magic
January 03, 2025 vs Charlotte Hornets
January 04, 2025 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
January 06, 2025 vs Portland Trail Blazers
January 08, 2025 at Brooklyn Nets
January 09, 2025 vs Golden State Warriors
January 11, 2025 vs Toronto Raptors
