The Detroit Pistons are off to a much better start in 2024-25 than in their previous campaign, with their undefeated record against one franchise playing a small role.
Detroit defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in a 117-114 nail-biter to make it a two-game win streak. Lakers forward LeBron James had a chance to send it to overtime, but he missed a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham led Detroit in the victory with 20 points and 10 assists.
After their win, the Pistons saw an opportunity for a postgame jab against the Lakers, since the win marked a two-game season sweep over the franchise.