Pistons edge Lakers

Daniss Jenkins poured in a career-high 30 points and scored the final six points over the last 34 seconds to close out the win. (espn.com) Jalen Duren finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Detroit recorded its fourth straight victory and seventh in eight games. (espn.com) Luka Dončić led Los Angeles with 32 points and Austin Reaves added 24, while LeBron James posted 12 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. (espn.com) The game took place at Little Caesars Arena on March 23, 2026, with an announced attendance of 20,180. (nba.com) In the decisive sequence Deandre Ayton’s two free throws put L.A. briefly ahead with 39.9 seconds remaining, Jenkins answered with free throws, Reaves hit a jumper with 29.7 seconds left, and Jenkins’ subsequent play left Luka with a contested, buzzer-time 3 that missed. (nba.com) The result moved Detroit to 52-19 in the standings while the Lakers dropped to 46-26. (nba.com)