LOS ANGELES — Austin Reaves erupted for 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, with the team playing without star guard Luka Doncic.
Reaves carried the offensive load in Doncic's absence, delivering a career-high scoring performance that powered the Lakers past a competitive Pistons squad. The win keeps Los Angeles in contention in the Western Conference standings.
Detroit fought hard throughout the contest but could not contain Reaves, who shot efficiently from the field and made key plays down the stretch. The Pistons' young core showed resilience but fell short in the final minutes.
