Lakers' win streak snapped in high-effort loss to Pistons

Los Angeles' nine-game winning run ends despite late comeback attempt in Detroit

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:22am

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The Los Angeles Lakers saw their nine-game win streak come to an end with a 113-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. The Lakers trailed by as many as 16 points but fought back to tie the game late, only to see the Pistons' Daniss Jenkins hit a late jumper and free throws to seal the victory for the home team.

Why it matters

The Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA lately, winning 12 of their last 14 games. This loss, while disappointing, shows the team's resilience and ability to battle back even when facing a large deficit on the road against a tough defensive team like the Pistons.

The details

The Lakers struggled to find their rhythm early, shooting just 27.6% from three-point range. But they mounted a furious comeback in the second half, going on a 20-8 run in the third quarter to tie the game at 87 and then taking a late lead on a floater by Austin Reaves. However, Jenkins hit a clutch jumper and free throws in the final minute to give the Pistons the victory.

  • The Lakers' nine-game win streak was snapped on Monday, March 24, 2026.
  • The Lakers trailed by as many as 16 points in the game before mounting their comeback.

The players

Luka Dončić

The Lakers' star player finished with a game-high 32 points, along with seven rebounds and six assists.

LeBron James

The Lakers veteran failed to score in the first half but still finished with a near triple-double, recording 12 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists.

Daniss Jenkins

The Pistons' guard had a career-high 30 points, including the clutch jumper and free throws in the final minute to seal the win for Detroit.

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What’s next

The Lakers will conclude their six-game road trip with a game against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, March 26, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Lakers showed their resilience by fighting back from a large deficit and nearly stealing the game on the road. This performance demonstrates the team's potential heading into the playoffs, where their ability to battle back and stay connected will be crucial.