Nov 8, 2026 6:11 PM
Will Luka Doncic play for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Detroit Pistons?
The Los Angeles Lakers look to run their win streak to five games when they travel to take on the Detroit Pistons. The game begins at 6 PM ET and will air on NBA TV, Spectrum SportsNet, Spectrum SportsNet+, WMYD, and DAZN-DET.
The Lakers have won four straight, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers, 124-118 in their last contest. They are 8-2 on the season, 1st in the Western Conference. This begins a four-game road trip with three games coming against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Pistons dropped their last contest, falling to the Philadelphia 76ers, 112-106. They are 6-2 on the season, 3rd in the East. This is the second game of a three-game homestand for the Pistons.
This will be the first of two meetings between the two teams this season.
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Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Luka Doncic is QUESTIONABLE with low back tightness. Doncic played 38 minutes against the Blazers, scoring 53 points. He leads the league in scoring, averaging 40.1 points in nine games. He’s also averaging 7.8 points and 7.7 assists.
Walker Kessler is AVAILABLE and still wearing a left finger splint. Kessler has yet to miss a game this season. He is averaging 14.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in ten games this year.
Ed Szczepanski-Imagn ImagesThe Lakers started Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Jake LaRavia, and Matisse Thybulle against the Blazers. When Doncic was absent on October 28 against the Los Angeles Clippers, Quentin Grimes took his spot in the starting lineup.
Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams, and Collin Sexton are the top options off the bench.
The Lakers are ranked 1st in offense and 20th in defense.
Detroit Pistons Injury Report
Jalen Duren is OUT with a right hamstring strain. Duren was injured in the second game of the season for the Pistons. On October 25, it was reported that he would be reevaluated in two weeks.
Isaiah Joe is OUT with a right hip contusion. Joe was injured in the third game of the season. He is out day-to-day.
Elijah Harkless and Isaac Jones are QUESTIONABLE on G League two-way deals. Ugonna Onyenso is OUT on a G League two-way deal.
The Pistons started Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Paul Reed, and John Collins against the 76ers.
Daniss Jenkins, Kevin Huerter, Javonte Green, and Ron Holland are their top four options off the bench.
The Pistons are 18th in offense and 1st in defense.
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