Ending a 9-game winning streak! Doncic scores 32 points, LeBron records a near triple-double, Reaves adds 24 points, Lakers fall to Pistons.

On March 24, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Pistons hosted the Lakers at home. The Lakers started beautifully, but Doncic suffered a minor injury, and the Lakers were overtaken by double digits in the second quarter. However, the Lakers regained their form in the third quarter and fought hard, gradually eroding the Pistons' lead in the final quarter battle. Yet, the Pistons held onto their advantage at the crucial moment. At the end of the game, the Pistons narrowly defeated the Lakers 113-110, ending their opponent's 9-game winning streak.

Statistics:

Lakers: LeBron James 12 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists; Luka Doncic 32 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists; Austin Reaves 24 points; Deandre Ayton 13 points, 10 rebounds.

Pistons: Jenkins 30 points, 8 assists; Duren 20 points, 11 rebounds; Harris 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Robinson 12 points.

Game Process:

At the start of the first quarter, both teams were locked in a tight battle, with the score alternating and leads switching frequently. Reed scored on a layup, tying the game at 16-16, with Doncic accounting for most of the Lakers' points. The Lakers then gained momentum first, unleashing a 9-2 run to widen the gap. Jenkins scored on a layup to stop the bleeding, but Doncic responded immediately. Towards the end of the quarter, Jenkins hit a difficult three-pointer, and Doncic returned to the locker room due to knee discomfort. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led the Pistons 27-23 by 4 points.

In the second quarter, Doncic did not return to the court. Without their key player, the Lakers' lead was gradually eroded by the Pistons. LeVert's layup leveled the score at 33-33. Doncic returned to the game, and Ayton committed a flagrant foul. The Pistons maintained their momentum, responding with a 9-2 run against the Lakers. Reaves scored a difficult 2+1 to stop the bleeding. Although the Lakers later reduced the gap to 4 points, the Pistons repeatedly launched small surges to establish a double-digit lead. Doncic looked painful, seemingly not yet recovered from his injury. At the end of the second quarter, the Pistons led the Lakers 65-52 by 13 points. Notably, LeBron James had 0 points on 5 attempts in the first half.

In the third quarter, both teams remained tightly contested at the start, and the Lakers struggled to narrow the gap. Midway through the quarter, the Lakers finally erupted, unleashing an 8-0 run to instantly shrink the deficit to 6 points. LeVert scored on a jump shot to stop the bleeding, but the Lakers maintained their touch. With Doncic hitting a difficult three-pointer, the score was tied at 87-87, bringing both teams back to the same starting line. Duren scored on a dunk, and Vanderbilt missed a buzzer-beater three-pointer. The third quarter ended with the Pistons leading the Lakers 89-87 by only 2 points.

In the final quarter battle, Duren started with two free throws to try to widen the gap, but the Lakers scored 4 consecutive points to tie the game again. The Pistons then delivered a 10-3 run against the Lakers to reopen the lead, and Doncic scored a fadeaway to stop the bleeding. However, Duren easily scored 2 points immediately afterward, and James responded strongly. Thereafter, both teams engaged in a tug-of-war, with the Pistons maintaining a slight lead. Kennard hit a three-pointer, tying the game at 105-105 with 3 minutes left. Ayton earned two consecutive foul opportunities, making 3 out of 4 free throws to help the Lakers overtake the score. Jenkins also used free throws to regain the lead, but Reaves hit a difficult high-arcing shot to keep hope alive. At the crucial moment, Doncic missed his shot, while Jenkins made both free throws. The game ended with the Pistons narrowly defeating the Lakers 113-110.

Starting Lineups:

Lakers: LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, Laravia.

Pistons: Jenkins, Duren, Osar, Harris, Robinson.