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section: sports
first_reported: 2026-11-08 22:35 PST
updated: 2026-11-08 22:35 PST
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# Lakers beat Pistons 121-116 as Austin Reaves scores 43

The Lakers beat the Pistons 121-116 without Luka Doncic, as Austin Reaves scored 43 points, according to NBC Los Angeles.

Section: [Sports](/los-angeles/section/life.md) · Entities: [Los Angeles Lakers](/los-angeles/wiki/los-angeles-lakers.md), [Austin Reaves](/los-angeles/wiki/austin-reaves.md), [Luka Doncic](/los-angeles/wiki/luka-doncic.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/lakers-beat-pistons-without-luka-doncic/3967733/), 2026-11-08 22:35 PST: Lakers get 43 from Austin Reaves to beat Pistons without Luka Doncic, 121-116

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