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Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons.

NBAFriday, January 8, 2027

Detroit Pistons7-3

10:00 PM ETJan 8, 2027

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

DateJan 8, 2027

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVSpectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsLos Angeles Lakers

Points per game

112.7

122.1

Points allowed per game

104.6

114.4

7-3Record10-2

1st in Central DivisionStanding1st in Pacific Division

4-1Road record / home record5-1

WLLWWLast 5WWWWW

W1StreakW6

Team stats

Detroit PistonsLos Angeles Lakers

W1StreakW6

Points Against

104.6

114.4

7-3Last Ten Games8-2

Points Per Game

112.7

122.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

40.3

Assists Per Game

27.3

24.1

Blocks Per Game

6.5

6.4

Steals Per Game

9.5

10.8

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.8

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

16.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Los Angeles Lakers

Quentin Grimes G · Finger

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112

Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114

Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118

Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

Season series

LAL lead series 1-0

Jan 8, 2027DET 0, LAL 0

Nov 8, 2026LAL 121, DET 116

Team pages

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers?

The game is on Friday, January 8, 2027 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers?

TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +.

What are the records of the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers?

Detroit Pistons: 7-3. Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2.

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers?

Listed out or doubtful: Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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