Without LeBron James on the second night of a back-to-back situation, the Los Angeles Lakers competed but ultimately fell short to the Detroit Pistons, 111-97.
Along with James, the Lakers were without Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, Lance Stephenson, Lonzo Ball, and Tyson Chandler.
Despite being shorthanded and losing JaVale McGee to two early fouls, the Lakers competed and only found themselves down 27-22 after the first quarter.
As both teams went back and forth in the second quarter, the Lakers eventually took a 35-32 lead — led by McGee’s 10 points and four rebounds in his return home.