- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers
- Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: Spectrum Sportsnet
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The Detroit Pistons (24-7) are set to visit crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, aiming to secure a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers (19-10).
In their previous outing, the Pistons faced the Jazz, suffering a close defeat with a score of 131-129. Detroit achieved a 52.2% shooting accuracy (48 of 92) and hit 18 of 37 attempts from beyond the arc. At the foul line, the Pistons converted 15 of 23 opportunities, reflecting a 65.2% success rate. They gathered a total of 41 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and registered 38 assists while committing 18 turnovers and securing 11 steals. Defensively, Detroit allowed their opponents to shoot 48.9% (44 of 90). Utah tallied 35 assists and collected 42 rebounds (13 offensive, 29 defensive), while also contributing 10 blocks and shooting a remarkable 96.2% (25 of 26) from the free throw line, along with 18 of 38 on three-pointers. The Pistons were whistled for 23 personal fouls, while the Jazz accumulated 20.
Cade Cunningham was a standout player in this matchup, finishing with an impressive shooting percentage of 52.6% while dishing out 17 assists. In 37 minutes of play, he collected 5 rebounds and scored 29 points on 10 of 19 shooting.
As they approach this game, Detroit holds a record of 24-7 for the season. They are scoring an average of 119.5 points per game (9th in the league), with a shooting percentage of 48.0%. The Pistons have a 3-point shooting success rate of 35.0% (345 of 985) and a free throw percentage of 74.0%. On the boards, they average 46.9 rebounds per game and have amassed 835 assists this season, placing them 11th in the NBA. The team experiences 15.6 turnovers per game and commits 23.2 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Pistons force opponents into 17.1 turnovers per game and draw 23.1 fouls. They limit opponents to 35.0% shooting from three-point range and rank 6th in points allowed per game (112.9). Detroit’s opponents shoot 44.4% overall (1,186 of 2,670) and the Pistons allow 41.5 rebounds on average, ranking 2nd in the league in assists allowed, surrendering 730 this year.
In their last game, the Lakers fell to the Rockets, losing 119-96. Los Angeles allowed Houston to secure 48 rebounds, with 17 on the offensive end. The Lakers shot 33.3% from three-point territory (8 of 24) and converted 15 of 19 free throw attempts (78.9%). Houston shot 53.3% from the field, hitting 48 of 90 attempts. The Lakers recorded 39 out of 77 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.6%. Los Angeles made 11 of 30 attempts from three-point range (36.7%) but struggled at the free throw line, sinking only 7 of their attempts (63.6%). Houston committed 17 fouls, awarding the Lakers 11 free throw opportunities, while Los Angeles turned the ball over 16 times, managing to steal the ball 10 times and collecting 18 defensive rebounds along with 7 offensive boards for a total of 25 rebounds in the game.
Luka Doncic played a crucial role for the Lakers, scoring 25 points in 34 minutes, with 7 assists and shooting 52.9% (9 of 17) while securing 5 rebounds.
The Lakers currently hold a 19-10 record this season. They average 19.9 personal fouls per game and have a free throw success rate of 78.2%. Los Angeles averages 24.7 assists per game (25th in the NBA) and turns the ball over 15.3 times. They have accumulated 3,391 points this season, averaging 116.9 points per game, and secure 41.2 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Lakers boast a shooting percentage of 50.0%, placing them 2nd in the NBA.
Defensively, the Lakers allow opponents to shoot 38.4% from three-point range (415 of 1,080) and 80.2% from the free throw line. They give up an average of 27.6 assists and 40.4 rebounds per game, ranking 23rd and 2nd respectively. The Lakers rank 18th in points allowed per game, with an average of 117.4 points surrendered. They force 15.1 turnovers per game and give up a shooting percentage of 48.6% (26th in the league).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Pick: Favor Detroit
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