The Lakers simply couldn't hang with the Pistons, who blew them out on Tuesday behind a physical, fast-breaking style of basketball.

Detroit makes the most of the Lakers’ 21 turnovers and scores 74 points in the paint, spoiling LeBron James’ 41st birthday and handing the short-handed hosts a 128-106 defeat.

The Detroit Pistons are among the best teams in the NBA, but there is still something holding them back from being considered the best. NBA.com writer, John Sc

Detroit Pistons veteran forward Tobias Harris exited the first half of their road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

LOS ANGELES – The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106 at Crypto.com Arena on December 30th, 2025, and The Sporting Tribune’s Darwin Walker was there to capture the following TST Images:

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons.

Surprisingly, the Pistons find themselves atop the East, but don't expect their thinking ahead of Feb. 5 to change.

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