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Thunder67Detroit Pistons @ Los Angeles Lakers: Dec 30, 2025
Pistons vs Lakers final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106 on December 30, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 36 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 128 |
| Lakers | 30 | 35 | 23 | 18 | 106 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 27 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 8 REB Jalen Duren
- 11 AST Cade Cunningham
Lakers
- 30 PTS Luka Dončić
- 8 REB Jarred Vanderbilt
- 11 AST Luka Dončić
Pistons vs Lakers Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson F | 27 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Tobias Harris F | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-6 | 0-0 | 1-4 | -11 |
| Jalen Duren C | 27 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +1 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 32 | 27 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12-19 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Daniss Jenkins G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +20 |
| Javonte Green GF | 31 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 1-2 | +21 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 24 | 19 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 4-6 | 5-5 | +14 |
| Paul Reed F | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | +2 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 17 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-6 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Ron Holland F | 19 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 1-3 | 2-3 | +19 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart G | 24 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 4-4 | -24 |
| LeBron James F | 31 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6-17 | 3-10 | 2-5 | -16 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 35 | 30 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 9-22 | 3-11 | 9-13 | -15 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 38 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -2 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 27 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 18 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 3-5 | -17 |
| Adou Thiero F | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bronny James G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +4 |
Pistons vs Lakers Recap
Detroit beat Los Angeles 128-106, pulling away in the fourth quarter to win by 22. The Pistons improved to 25-8 with the victory.
Detroit led 96-88 after three quarters and outscored the Lakers 32-18 in the fourth to seal it. The teams were tied at halftime 70-65, but the Pistons controlled the second half. Detroit shot 48 of 76 from the field and forced 20 turnovers while committing only 18 themselves.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points and 11 assists. Luka Dončić scored 30 points with 11 assists for the Lakers but could not overcome Detroit's shooting. The Pistons made 11 of 24 three-pointers compared to Los Angeles' 11 of 39.
The number to know: 37 rebounds for Detroit against 33 for Los Angeles. The edge on the glass allowed the Pistons to control possessions and limit second chances.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 48-76 | Field Goals | 37-82 |
| 63.2% | FG % | 45.1% |
| 11-24 | 3-Pointers | 11-39 |
| 45.8% | 3P % | 28.2% |
| 21-29 | Free Throws | 21-31 |
| 72.4% | FT % | 67.7% |
| 37 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 30 | Assists | 28 |
| 12 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 3 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 26 | Fouls | 24 |
| 26 | Biggest Lead | 1 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 70.4% | 16.9% | 21.4% | 0.276 |
 Lakers | 51.8% | 17.3% | 26.2% | 0.256 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, December 30, 202510:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- L @ Clippers 99-112 Dec 28, 2025
- L @ Jazz 129-131 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-127 Dec 23, 2025
- W @ Trail Blazers 110-102 Dec 22, 2025
- W vs Hornets 112-86 Dec 20, 2025
Lakers last 5
- W vs Kings 125-101 Dec 28, 2025
- L vs Rockets 96-119 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Suns 108-132 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Clippers 88-103 Dec 20, 2025
- W @ Jazz 143-135 Dec 18, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 23, 2026 Lakers @ Pistons 110-113
More NBA Games on Dec 30, 2025
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-0139
Memphis Grizzlies2-0136Top: Morant 40 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics1-1129
Utah Jazz1-2119Top: George 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-290
Los Angeles Clippers1-1131Top: Leonard 33 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Pistons vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Lakers on Dec 30, 2025?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106 on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points.
What are the Pistons and Lakers records?
After this game the Pistons were 25-8 and the Lakers were 20-11 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Lakers?
Cade Cunningham scored 27 for the Pistons. Luka Dončić scored 30 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Pistons vs Lakers season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Pistons vs Lakers game?
The Pistons beat the Lakers 113-110 on Mar 23, 2026 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Lakers?
Pistons-Lakers: Q1 36-30, Q2 34-35, Q3 26-23, Q4 32-18.
What is next for the Pistons and Lakers?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.