The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games and remained undefeated against sub-.500 teams by defeating the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
The Lakers, who comfortably hold the best record in the Western Conference, are 20-0 when facing an opponent with a losing record.
There have been near-misses, including the Lakers squandering a 36-point lead before hanging on against the Phoenix Suns. They also labored against the Pistons, despite earning praise from head coach Frank Vogel prior to taking the court.
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“We have a good team and we have a business-like approach to try and get better each game,” Vogel said before his team had lapses against an undermanned Pistons roster.