Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves erupted for 43 points to lead his team to a fifth consecutive victory, a 112-104 win over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 8, 2026. The Lakers played without star Luka Dončić, who was sidelined for the contest.
Reaves' offensive outburst carried Los Angeles through a tight second half, as the Lakers improved their record with the road win in Detroit, Michigan. The performance marked one of the highest scoring games of Reaves' career and underscored the team's depth in the absence of their primary playmaker.
