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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-08 20:59 EST
updated: 2026-11-08 20:59 EST
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# Lakers beat Pistons 121-116 as Austin Reaves scores 43

Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. Luka Doncic was out with lower-back tightness.

Section: [Sports](/detroit/section/life.md) · Entities: [Austin Reaves](/detroit/wiki/austin-reaves.md), [Los Angeles Lakers](/detroit/wiki/los-angeles-lakers.md), [Detroit Pistons](/detroit/wiki/detroit-pistons.md), [Luka Doncic](/detroit/wiki/luka-doncic.md), [Little Caesars Arena](/detroit/wiki/little-caesars-arena.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS News Detroit](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/pistons-los-angeles-lakers-reaves-cunningham/), 2026-11-08 20:59 EST: Los Angeles Lakers get 43 from Austin Reaves to beat Detroit Pistons, 121-116

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