In the Motor City, the Lakers’ 3-point shooting once again stalled out, as a season-long issue cost them another shot at a win.
The Lakers made only six triples, hitting a paltry 24.0 percent beyond the arc. It was hardly a dent compared to the 17 treys on 43.6 percent splashed by the Pistons, who won 111-97.
On the second night of a back-to-back, the Lakers also found themselves shorthanded with six players out, including LeBron James (load management).
Yet they still managed to own the interior battle, outscoring Detroit in the paint, 54-28. Flint, Michigan, native JaVale McGee was at the heart of this, leading the Lakers with 20 points and 13 rebounds.