Detroit Pistons @ Los Angeles Lakers: Jan 8, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-1 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 8, 2027
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-1 · Home

Pistons vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, January 8, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers).

How to Watch Pistons vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, January 8, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
Stream
NBA League PassPistons: DAZN · Lakers: Spectrum SportsNet+
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

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

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Isaiah JoePistonsGDay-To-DayHipOct 26, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Lakers Preview

The Pistons are 3-1 this season, while the Lakers are 3-1 this season.

The Pistons won last season's series 2-0. The Pistons rank 4th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (20.8 points per game) and Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game).

Pistons vs Lakers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesPistons 2-0

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 4 GPLakers 4 GP
113.0#17
Points per game
128.3#2
107.0#4
Opponent points
120.3#20
46.1%#16
Field goal %
55.0%#1
37.6%#9
Three-point %
41.3%#1
73.3%#23
Free throw %
80.8%#8
50.3#4
Rebounds
35.3#30
27.3#9
Assists
25.8#16
6.8#24
Steals
9.8#9
8.5#1
Blocks
6.0#7
16.3#19
Turnovers
16.0#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Celtics3-1–
2Pistons3-1–
376ers3-1–
4Hornets3-1–

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0

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This Pistons vs Lakers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons host the Jazz Jan 10; Lakers visit the Clippers Jan 11.

Pistons vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Lakers start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, January 8, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Lakers on?

Local TV: WMYD TV20 (Pistons), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Pistons and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Pistons were 3-1 and the Lakers were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Pistons vs Lakers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Isaiah Joe (Pistons, day-to-day, hip); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Pistons vs Lakers go last season?

The Pistons won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Pistons vs Lakers game?

The Pistons beat the Lakers 113-110 on Mar 23, 2026 at home.

Where is Pistons vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Pistons vs Lakers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pistons and Lakers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Spectrum SportsNet+ for Lakers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.