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SpursLos Angeles Lakers @ Detroit Pistons: Nov 8, 2026
Lakers vs Pistons tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).
How to Watch Lakers vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Sunday, November 8, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
- Watch on
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Stream
- NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · Pistons: DAZN
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson |  Pistons | G-F | Day-To-Day | Ankle | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Jalen Duren | Pistons | C | Out | Hamstring | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Adou Thiero |  Lakers | F | Day-To-Day | Knee | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Cameron Carr | Lakers | G | Day-To-Day | Oblique | Oct 20, 2026 |
Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Lakers
Luka DončićF-G · 3 GP34.3PTS7.3REB7.7AST
Austin ReavesG · 3 GP26.7PTS2.3REB6.3AST
Walker KesslerC · 3 GP16.0PTS8.0REB1.3AST
Pistons
Cade CunninghamG · 3 GP21.3PTS4.7REB8.0AST
Duncan RobinsonF · 3 GP19.7PTS2.0REB2.3AST
John CollinsF-C · 3 GP15.0PTS7.7REB0.7AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Lakers vs Pistons Preview
The Lakers are 3-0 this season, while the Pistons are 3-0 this season.
The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 2nd in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).
Lakers vs Pistons Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 23, 2026 Lakers @ Pistons 110-113
- Dec 30, 2025 Pistons @ Lakers 128-106
Lakers vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
Western Conference
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Rockets | 4-0 | – |
| 3 |  Grizzlies | 4-0 | – |
| 4 | Lakers | 3-0 | 0.5 |
| 5 |  Trail Blazers | 2-0 | 1.0 |
| 6 |  Timberwolves | 3-1 | 1.0 |
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This Lakers vs Pistons page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Lakers visit the Hawks Nov 9; Pistons host the Wizards Nov 9.
Lakers vs Pistons FAQs
What time does Lakers vs Pistons start?
The Los Angeles Lakers play the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).
What channel is Lakers vs Pistons on?
Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.
What are the Lakers and Pistons records?
Going into this game the Lakers were 3-0 and the Pistons were 3-0 this season.
Who is injured for Lakers vs Pistons?
As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 26: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).
How did Lakers vs Pistons go last season?
The Pistons won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Lakers vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Lakers 113-110 on Mar 23, 2026 at home.
Where is Lakers vs Pistons being played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
Is Lakers vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Lakers and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.