Pistons Edge Lakers 117-114 for Sweep

In a thrilling matchup at Crypto.com Arena, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 117-114, marking their second consecutive victory on their West Coast road trip. LeBron James led the Lakers with a triple-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, but missed a crucial 3-pointer at the buzzer. Cade Cunningham contributed significantly for the Pistons with 20 points and 10 assists, while Malik Beasley added 21 points. The Pistons overcame a 10-point deficit in the first quarter, demonstrating resilience with a strong fourth quarter, which included a decisive 20-9 run. Despite the Lakers shooting 54.1%, they struggled with turnovers, committing 20 to the Pistons' 12. This victory allowed the Pistons to sweep the season series against the Lakers, a notable achievement given their recent struggles on the road.