Prior to the 2017-18 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were projected to win a total of 33 games, per ESPN’s real plus-minus wins projection. The Lakers are currently sitting at 32 wins, with nine games left on their schedule. They should, as long as the wheels don’t completely fall off, easily surpass their season projection.
The Baby Lakers won the first meeting against Detroit 113-93, all the way back in October, when the future seemed ultra-bright for the Pistons. Detroit will wrap up the season series Monday night, this time at Little Caesars Arena.