Dončić Leads Lakers Against Pistons After 40-Point Game

Lakers guard Luka Dončic leads Los Angeles into a Sunday, 6 p.m. EST matchup against the Detroit Pistons — his first game since scoring 40 points in a 116-103 win over the Sacramento Kings.

The Lakers enter the game 7-2 and first in the Western Conference. The Pistons are 6-2 and third in the Eastern Conference.

Detroit finished the 2025-26 season 60-22 overall, including 32-9 at home. The Pistons allowed 109.6 points per game and committed 22.0 fouls per game last season.

Los Angeles went 53-29 last season, with a 25-16 record on the road. The Lakers surrendered 114.6 points per game and committed 18.5 fouls per game last season.

Pistons center Jalen Duren is out with a hamstring injury. Guard Isaiah Joe is day to day with a hip injury. No injuries are listed for the Lakers.

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