No Doncic, no problem: Reaves puts up 43 to lift Lakers past Pistons

Austin Reaves scored a remarkable 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena without the presence of Luka Doncic. Walker Kessler contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Lakers, who had lost four straight games to Detroit. The Pistons, trailing 40-14 early in the second quarter, missed a crucial opportunity as Cade Cunningham missed two free throws with 9:14 left.

Reaves sealed the win with a 3-pointer with 46 seconds remaining, and ultimately clinched the game with a free throw.