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Austin Reaves steps up in Luka Doncic's absence to lead Lakers over Pistons

Austin Reaves delivered a season‑high 41 points, including a clutch three‑pointer with 46 seconds left, to lift the Lakers to a 121‑116 victory over Detroit. The win came without star guard Luka Doncic, who sat out with low‑back tightness, and the Lakers built a 26‑point lead early in the second quarter before weathering a second‑half surge from the Pistons bench.

Walker Kessler contributed a double‑double with 12 points and 16 rebounds, while Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton each added 17 points. Jarred Vanderbilt’s early rebounding and Daniss Jenkins’ 22 points for Detroit were notable, and Kevin Huerter also scored off the bench. The game was played at Little Caesars Arena.

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