Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Match Player Stats

Lakers vs Detroit Pistons match player stats from the 113-110 Detroit victory tell a much deeper story than the final score alone. The Pistons overcame a strong third-quarter response from Los Angeles, survived several late lead changes, and closed the game with the most important possessions. Daniss Jenkins delivered a career-high 30 points and eight assists, while Luka Doncic led all Lakers scorers with 32 points. Austin Reaves added 24, Jalen Duren produced 20 points and 11 rebounds, and LeBron James finished with 12 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds.

The game was played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on March 23, 2026, although some international listings display March 24 because of time-zone differences. Detroit entered the matchup with a 52-19 record and a 28-8 home mark, while Los Angeles came in at 46-26 and 23-14 on the road. The result moved Detroit to 2-0 in the season series after the Pistons had already beaten Los Angeles 128-106 on December 31.

This was not simply a case of one team shooting better. Detroit’s second-quarter explosion, three-point efficiency, free-throw accuracy and late-game execution all mattered. Los Angeles actually shot 48.1 percent from the field compared with Detroit’s 45.5 percent, but the Pistons made 11 of 26 three-pointers while the Lakers went 8 of 29. That difference, combined with Detroit’s 31 assists and 92 percent free-throw shooting, helped decide a three-point game.

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Lakers vs Detroit Pistons match player stats: complete game overview

The final score was Detroit Pistons 113, Los Angeles Lakers 110.

Detroit led after a remarkable second quarter, when the Pistons scored 42 points compared with 25 from Los Angeles. The Lakers then responded with 35 points in the third quarter and briefly turned the game into a one-possession battle.

The fourth quarter became a test of execution rather than a high-scoring shootout. Detroit scored 24 points and Los Angeles scored 23. The Pistons eventually took control during the final possessions, with Jenkins providing the decisive scoring sequence.

Final score by quarter

Quarter	Lakers	Pistons
First	27	23
Second	25	42
Third	35	24
Fourth	23	24
Final	110	113

The quarter-by-quarter pattern is one of the clearest ways to understand this game. Los Angeles won the first quarter by four points and the third quarter by 11. Detroit, however, won the second quarter by 17 points. That single quarter created a margin that the Lakers could not completely erase.

There were 11 lead changes and 11 ties, showing how competitive the game became after Detroit’s second-quarter advantage.

Team shooting and statistical comparison

The team numbers provide useful context because neither side dominated every statistical category.

Category	Lakers	Pistons
Points	110	113
Field goals	38-79	40-88
Field-goal percentage	48.1%	45.5%
Three-pointers	8-29	11-26
Three-point percentage	27.6%	42.3%
Free throws	26-31	22-24
Free-throw percentage	83.9%	91.7%
Rebounds	39	37
Assists	27	31
Steals	6	6
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	12	11

The first number that stands out is field-goal percentage. Los Angeles shot 48.1 percent, which was better than Detroit’s 45.5 percent. That might suggest the Lakers should have won, but basketball efficiency cannot be judged from field-goal percentage alone.

Detroit’s biggest advantage came from three-point shooting. The Pistons made 42.3 percent of their attempts from beyond the arc, while Los Angeles made only 27.6 percent.

That difference was significant in a three-point game.

Detroit also generated four more assists and committed one fewer turnover. Those are small differences individually, but in a close contest they can become decisive.

The Lakers did have a major advantage at the free-throw line in terms of volume. They attempted 31 free throws and made 26. Detroit attempted only 24 but converted 22.

Luka Doncic leads Los Angeles with 32 points

Luka Doncic was the Lakers’ leading scorer and the game’s highest-volume offensive player.

He finished with:

32 points
7 rebounds
6 assists
3 steals
11-of-29 field-goal shooting
3-of-13 three-point shooting
7-of-8 free-throw shooting
38:49 minutes

Doncic accounted for a huge portion of Los Angeles’ offensive workload. His 32 points represented nearly 29 percent of the Lakers’ total scoring.

His passing also mattered. Six assists helped create opportunities for teammates, while three steals gave Los Angeles additional defensive activity.

The more complicated part of his performance was efficiency. Doncic made 11 field goals but needed 29 attempts to reach 32 points. His three-point shooting was particularly difficult, as he made three of 13 attempts.

That does not erase the value of his scoring. The Lakers needed his shot creation throughout the game. However, it does explain why the Pistons were able to remain within reach even while Doncic produced a 30-point performance.

The final possession also became part of the game’s story. With Detroit holding a three-point lead, Doncic attempted a contested three-pointer at the buzzer but did not convert.

Austin Reaves provides 24 points

Austin Reaves was the second-highest scorer for Los Angeles with 24 points.

His final line included:

24 points
2 rebounds
5 assists
1 block
7-of-15 shooting
2-of-6 from three-point range
8-of-9 from the free-throw line
39:33 minutes

Reaves was one of the Lakers’ most efficient high-volume scorers. He shot 46.7 percent from the field and 88.9 percent from the free-throw line.

His five assists also gave Los Angeles another source of creation outside Doncic and James.

Late in the fourth quarter, Reaves temporarily gave the Lakers a 110-109 lead with a jumper in the lane with 29.7 seconds remaining. Detroit responded immediately, which shows why the final possessions deserve as much attention as the full-game scoring totals.

LeBron James nearly records a triple-double

LeBron James finished with one of the most balanced stat lines of the night:

12 points
9 rebounds
10 assists
1 block
4-of-10 field goals
1-of-2 three-pointers
3-of-3 free throws
38:44 minutes

The scoring total was modest compared with Doncic and Reaves, but his playmaking was significant.

James had 10 assists, tying the game high for Los Angeles in that category and helping explain the Lakers’ 27 total assists.

He also collected nine rebounds, leaving him one board short of a triple-double.

An especially interesting detail is how his game developed. James was held scoreless in the first half before becoming more involved after halftime. His second-half play contributed to the Lakers’ comeback attempt.

For readers analyzing individual production, this is an important reminder that points do not always capture a player’s offensive influence. James’ passing and rebounding were major components of the Lakers’ effort.

Deandre Ayton controls the glass

Deandre Ayton produced an efficient interior performance.

He recorded:

13 points
10 rebounds
1 steal
5-of-6 field goals
3-of-4 free throws
26:57 minutes

Ayton’s 10 rebounds made him the Lakers’ leading rebounder.

His shooting efficiency was also excellent. He converted five of six field-goal attempts, giving him an 83.3 percent field-goal percentage.

The Lakers received useful interior production from their centers. Jaxson Hayes added 11 points and three rebounds while shooting 5-of-5 from the field.

That combination helped Los Angeles finish with 58 points in the paint, compared with 48 for Detroit.

Jaxson Hayes provides an efficient bench contribution

Jaxson Hayes was one of the most efficient Lakers statistically.

He scored 11 points on five field-goal attempts and made all five of those shots. He also recorded:

3 rebounds
1 assist
2 steals
4 blocks
1 turnover
20:49 minutes

His four blocks were the highest total for either team.

That production gave Los Angeles useful defensive resistance and efficient scoring from the reserve unit. His presence was especially relevant because Detroit had a physical frontcourt led by Jalen Duren.

Luke Kennard adds six points

Luke Kennard played 28:10 and finished with six points, three rebounds and two assists.

He shot 1-of-5 from the field, including 1-of-5 from three-point range, but made all three of his free throws.

His plus-minus was +7, which was one of the better marks among Lakers players despite his limited scoring output.

Jarred Vanderbilt contributes across several categories

Jarred Vanderbilt finished with four points, four rebounds, two assists and three fouls in 15:29.

His scoring was limited, but his contribution came through defensive activity and rebounding. The Lakers did not need every rotation player to score heavily because Doncic and Reaves carried much of the offensive load.

Daniss Jenkins delivers the defining performance

Daniss Jenkins was the central figure in Detroit’s victory.

He finished with:

30 points
4 rebounds
8 assists
4-of-5 three-point shooting
11-of-18 field goals
4-of-4 free throws
39:04 minutes

His 30 points were a career high.

More importantly, Jenkins was extremely efficient. He shot 61.1 percent from the field and 80 percent from three-point range.

His four made three-pointers were also important because Detroit’s perimeter efficiency separated the teams. While Doncic struggled from three, Jenkins repeatedly converted his opportunities.

His eight assists were equally important. Detroit finished with 31 team assists, four more than Los Angeles.

Jenkins’ late-game execution

The final stretch was where his performance became especially valuable.

After Reaves gave Los Angeles a 110-109 lead, Jenkins answered with a basket to restore Detroit’s advantage. He then made two free throws after Doncic missed, pushing the Pistons ahead 113-110 with nine seconds remaining.

That sequence meant Jenkins was responsible for six points during the decisive closing stretch.

This is one of the clearest examples of why box-score analysis should include timing. A player’s total points matter, but points scored during the game’s most important possessions can have a different tactical significance.

Jalen Duren dominates the interior

Jalen Duren delivered a double-double with:

20 points
11 rebounds
3 assists
5-of-9 field goals
10-of-10 free throws
33:20 minutes

His 11 rebounds were a game high.

Duren was also perfect from the free-throw line. Making all 10 attempts was important because free throws helped Detroit maintain its advantage when the Lakers were attempting to recover.

His interior scoring complemented Jenkins’ perimeter production. Detroit therefore had efficient scoring options both inside and outside.

Tobias Harris supplies all-around production

Tobias Harris finished with:

14 points
7 rebounds
5 assists
1 steal
2 blocks
5-of-14 field goals
2-of-5 three-pointers
2-of-3 free throws

His five assists were particularly valuable from a frontcourt player.

Harris also helped Detroit maintain its offensive balance. Jenkins had eight assists, Harris had five, and several other Pistons contributed multiple assists.

That collective playmaking was one reason Detroit finished with 31 assists.

Duncan Robinson stretches the floor

Duncan Robinson scored 12 points and made four three-pointers.

He attempted nine shots from beyond the arc and converted four, finishing at 44.4 percent from deep.

That shooting mattered because Detroit needed perimeter spacing against a Lakers team that scored 58 points in the paint.

Robinson did not need a high number of two-point attempts. His role was largely connected to creating spacing and punishing defensive attention with outside shooting.

Ausar Thompson contributes defensively

Ausar Thompson finished with:

6 points
5 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
1 block
3-of-11 field goals
35:50 minutes

His offensive efficiency was not strong, but his broader contribution came through defense, rebounding and playmaking.

In a game where Detroit’s main offensive contributors carried the scoring burden, Thompson’s role did not require him to become a high-volume scorer.

Detroit’s bench adds important minutes

Detroit’s reserves also contributed to the win.

Kevin Huerter scored seven points with three rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Caris LeVert added eight points, three rebounds and four assists.

Paul Reed scored eight points and collected four rebounds.

Javonte Green scored six points, grabbed two rebounds, and added one assist, one steal and one block.

These contributions were useful because Detroit did not depend entirely on its starting five.

The Pistons received 31 bench points compared with 22 from the Lakers’ bench. That 31-22 advantage is one of the less obvious numbers that helps explain the final result.

Why the second quarter changed the game

The second quarter deserves special attention.

Detroit scored 42 points in the period while Los Angeles managed 25.

That created a 17-point swing over one quarter.

The Pistons did not maintain that level of offensive production throughout the rest of the game. Los Angeles responded strongly in the third quarter, scoring 35 points while limiting Detroit to 24.

The Lakers therefore won the second half by 11 points.

Yet Detroit’s first-half advantage was large enough to survive the comeback.

This is a useful lesson when evaluating close NBA games. The final margin can be only three points even when one team has spent a large portion of the game trying to recover from a poor stretch.

Three-point shooting was a major separator

The shooting numbers are difficult to ignore.

Los Angeles:

8-of-29 from three
27.6 percent

Detroit:

11-of-26 from three
42.3 percent

Detroit made three more three-pointers despite taking three fewer attempts.

That produced a 12-point advantage in made three-point value.

The Pistons also had a clear difference in shooting accuracy. Their 42.3 percent rate from deep was 14.7 percentage points higher than Los Angeles’ 27.6 percent.

In a game decided by three points, that is a major statistical factor.

The Lakers did compensate somewhat through free throws and two-point scoring, but their perimeter shooting left little room for error late in the game.

Free throws helped both teams stay competitive

Both teams shot efficiently from the free-throw line.

Los Angeles made 26 of 31 attempts for 83.9 percent.

Detroit made 22 of 24 for 91.7 percent.

The Lakers actually made four more free throws, but Detroit’s perfect 10-for-10 performance from Duren was particularly valuable.

The overall free-throw difference was not enough to compensate for the three-point shooting gap.

Rebounding was surprisingly close

Los Angeles finished with 39 rebounds.

Detroit had 37.

That means the Lakers won the overall rebounding battle by only two despite Ayton collecting 10 and James collecting nine.

Duren’s 11 rebounds led all players and prevented Los Angeles from creating a major advantage on the glass.

Detroit’s 11 offensive rebounds were also useful. Extra possessions can become especially important against a team that shoots nearly 50 percent from the field.

Assists show Detroit’s balanced offense

Detroit recorded 31 assists.

Los Angeles recorded 27.

That four-assist difference reflects the Pistons’ ability to distribute offensive responsibility.

Jenkins led Detroit with eight assists.

Harris had five.

LeVert and Huerter each added four and three respectively.

Los Angeles relied heavily on its primary creators. James had 10 assists, Doncic had six and Reaves had five.

That is not necessarily a weakness, but it illustrates a different offensive structure. Detroit received more distributed playmaking across its rotation.

Turnovers were nearly identical

The Lakers committed 12 turnovers.

The Pistons committed 11.

Neither team gave away a huge number of possessions.

That is important because it means the outcome was not primarily caused by one team repeatedly handing the ball over.

Instead, the difference came from shooting, quarter-to-quarter scoring, rebounding opportunities, bench production and late execution.

The Lakers’ comeback was real

It would be misleading to describe the game as a straightforward Detroit victory.

Los Angeles fought back.

The Lakers trailed by as many as 16 points and eventually tied the game at 91.

They then continued to apply pressure and eventually took a 108-107 lead after Deandre Ayton made two free throws with 39.9 seconds remaining.

That sequence shows how quickly a 16-point deficit can disappear in the NBA.

The problem for Los Angeles was finishing the final possessions.

Detroit responded each time the Lakers appeared ready to take control.

The final minute decided the outcome

The last minute offers the clearest explanation for the final three-point margin.

Los Angeles tied the game at 105 before Detroit responded with a 10-3 stretch that put the Pistons ahead 115? No, the verified final score was 113-110, so the key late sequence must be read carefully.

With 39.9 seconds remaining, Ayton’s free throws gave Los Angeles a 108-107 lead.

Jenkins answered with two free throws to put Detroit ahead.

Reaves then hit a jumper with 29.7 seconds left to make it 110-109 for Los Angeles.

Jenkins responded again.

He scored to put Detroit ahead, then made two free throws after Doncic’s missed attempt.

That gave Detroit a 113-110 lead with nine seconds remaining.

Doncic then had the final opportunity, but his contested three-point attempt missed.

The Pistons held on.

Season series: Detroit finishes 2-0

The Pistons won both meetings with the Lakers during the season.

The earlier matchup ended with Detroit winning 128-106 on December 31.

The March meeting was much closer, with Detroit winning 113-110.

That means the two games tell different stories.

The first meeting was decided by a 22-point margin.

The second was decided by three.

Looking only at the March box score therefore does not fully describe the season series, while looking only at the first meeting would completely miss how competitive the rematch became.

What the numbers say about the Lakers

The Lakers’ statistical profile was built around efficient two-point scoring, free throws and individual creation.

Their biggest positives included:

48.1 percent overall shooting
58 points in the paint
26 made free throws
39 rebounds
27 assists
32 points from Doncic
24 points from Reaves
10 rebounds from Ayton
10 assists from James

The biggest concern from the box score was three-point shooting.

Going 8-of-29 from deep limited the value of the Lakers’ strong overall field-goal percentage.

The Lakers also allowed Detroit to make 11 threes at a much higher percentage.

Their comeback demonstrated that the offense could generate enough production to erase a large deficit, but the late possessions did not produce the final three-point shot they needed.

What the numbers say about the Pistons

Detroit’s statistical profile was more balanced.

The Pistons:

Shot 42.3 percent from three
Made 22 of 24 free throws
Recorded 31 assists
Committed only 11 turnovers
Grabbed 37 rebounds
Scored 31 bench points
Received 30 points from Jenkins
Received 20 points and 11 rebounds from Duren
Got 14 points from Harris
Got 12 points from Robinson

The most important feature was that Detroit did not need one statistical advantage to carry the entire game.

The Pistons combined perimeter shooting, interior scoring, playmaking and bench production.

That combination gave them enough margin to withstand the Lakers’ third-quarter surge.

A closer look at efficiency

Traditional box-score totals tell only part of the story.

Jenkins’ 30 points on 18 field-goal attempts were particularly efficient because he also shot 4-of-5 from three and 4-of-4 from the line.

Duren’s 20 points came on only nine field-goal attempts, with all 10 free throws converted.

Ayton’s 13 points on six field-goal attempts were also highly efficient.

On the other side, Doncic’s 32 points required 29 field-goal attempts.

That does not mean Doncic played poorly. He created a large amount of offense and also contributed six assists and seven rebounds.

It does mean that the scoring totals need to be interpreted alongside shooting volume.

Why the game was so close despite different shooting profiles

The Lakers were more accurate overall from the field.

That advantage was offset by Detroit’s three-point efficiency and bench scoring.

Los Angeles also received more points in the paint.

Detroit, however, generated more points from beyond the arc and more bench production.

The teams therefore reached 110 and 113 points through different offensive routes.

This is exactly why a single team statistic can be misleading when analyzing a close NBA game.

A better approach is to examine the interaction between:

Shooting efficiency
Three-point volume and accuracy
Free throws
Rebounding
Turnovers
Assists
Bench scoring
Late-game execution

In this matchup, the combination favored Detroit by three points.

Most important player performances at a glance

Player	Team	PTS	REB	AST	Key contribution
Daniss Jenkins	Pistons	30	4	8	Career-high scoring and late-game execution
Luka Doncic	Lakers	32	7	6	Led all scorers and carried major offensive usage
Jalen Duren	Pistons	20	11	3	Double-double and perfect 10-for-10 free throws
Austin Reaves	Lakers	24	2	5	Efficient secondary scoring
LeBron James	Lakers	12	9	10	Near triple-double and primary playmaking
Deandre Ayton	Lakers	13	10	0	Double-double and efficient interior scoring
Tobias Harris	Pistons	14	7	5	Balanced scoring, rebounding and playmaking
Duncan Robinson	Pistons	12	0	2	Four made three-pointers
Jaxson Hayes	Lakers	11	3	1	Perfect 5-for-5 field-goal shooting
Caris LeVert	Pistons	8	3	4	Secondary creation off the bench

How to read these player stats correctly

If your goal is to understand a game rather than simply copy the leading scorers, start with the context behind the numbers.

A 30-point game can come from 18 shots or 30 shots. Those are very different offensive performances.

A 10-rebound game can be dominated by defensive rebounds, offensive rebounds or a mixture of both.

Ten assists can indicate high-level creation, but they also depend on teammates converting the resulting shots.

That is why the most useful player-stat analysis combines traditional totals with shooting percentages, usage, role, timing and team context.

For this game, Jenkins’ efficiency and fourth-quarter execution were especially important. Doncic’s scoring volume was essential for Los Angeles, while James’ 10 assists and Ayton’s 10 rebounds showed that the Lakers received significant contributions outside the scoring column.

Verified game facts

The game drew 20,180 fans at Little Caesars Arena.

The officials were John Goble, Scott Twardoski and Natalie Sago.

The Lakers entered the game at 46-26, including a 23-14 road record.

The Pistons entered at 52-19, including a 28-8 home record.

Detroit’s victory extended its winning streak to four games and ended Los Angeles’ nine-game winning streak.

The Pistons also won their second consecutive matchup against Los Angeles during the season.

The official game record lists the local Detroit date as March 23, 2026. International databases may show March 24 because the game occurred late in the evening in the United States and crossed midnight in some time zones.

Common questions about the game

Who was the Lakers’ leading scorer against the Pistons?

Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 32 points. He also recorded seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Who led the Pistons in scoring?

Daniss Jenkins led Detroit with a career-high 30 points. He also had four rebounds and eight assists.

How many rebounds did Jalen Duren have?

Jalen Duren recorded 11 rebounds to go with 20 points and three assists.

Did LeBron James get a triple-double?

No. LeBron James finished with 12 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists, leaving him one rebound short of a triple-double.

What was the final score?

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 at Little Caesars Arena.

Which team won the season series?

Detroit won both meetings between the teams during the season, finishing the season series 2-0.

Conclusion

The most useful way to understand Lakers vs Detroit Pistons match player stats is to look beyond the headline scoring totals.

Luka Doncic’s 32 points and Austin Reaves’ 24 gave Los Angeles strong individual scoring. LeBron James added 10 assists, while Deandre Ayton recorded a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. Jaxson Hayes also provided highly efficient bench scoring and four blocks.

Detroit had its own collection of strong performances. Daniss Jenkins produced a career-high 30 points and eight assists, Jalen Duren posted 20 points and 11 rebounds, Tobias Harris contributed across several categories, and Duncan Robinson supplied four made three-pointers.

The team comparison explains the three-point result. Los Angeles shot better overall, but Detroit was much more effective from beyond the arc. The Pistons also had more assists, more bench points and slightly fewer turnovers. Most importantly, Detroit executed better during the final possessions after the Lakers had completed a major comeback.

The game therefore stands as a useful example of why NBA player statistics should be read as a connected set of numbers. Individual scoring, shooting efficiency, playmaking, rebounding, bench production and late-game execution all combined to produce the final 113-110 result.

For anyone studying this matchup, the most revealing numbers are not simply 32 points for Doncic or 30 for Jenkins. The larger story is the contrast between Los Angeles’ stronger overall field-goal percentage and Detroit’s superior three-point accuracy, combined with the Pistons’ ability to make the critical plays when the game reached its final possessions.