Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers starting lineups and depth charts for Dec. 23 | 2024-25 NBA Season
The Detroit Pistons and LA Lakers end their season series at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. The Pistons earned the bragging rights after dominating LeBron James and Co. at home on Nov. 4 in a 115-103 win. A collective effort led by Cade Cunningham's 17-point triple-double and Jaden Ivey's 26-point effort saw the Pistons cause an upset.
Anthony Davis' 37 points and LeBron James' 20-point, 11-assist double-double proved no good on the day, with LA's defense having no answers for Detroit's explosive backcourt duo. A lot has changed since. The Lakers have become a defensive juggernaut, albeit with a five-game sample size.
On the other hand, the Pistons have been streaky since, and it might not be as easy for Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey to get in their bag against a new Lakers lineup. LA also enters this clash behind a 4-1 run. LeBron and Co. are -6-point favorites in this home contest. They are 9-3 at the Crypto.com Arena.
Detroit Pistons vs. LA Lakers Injury Reports for Dec. 23
Detroit Pistons injury report
Isaiah Stewart is the only injury absentee for the Pistons. He's dealing with a left knee hyperextension sprain. The other five players on the injury list - Daniss Jenkins, Bobi Klintman, Cole Swider and Alondes Williams are out, citing G League assignments.
LA Lakers injury report
The Lakers have listed Anthony Davis and LeBron James as questionable. Davis has a shoulder injury, while LeBron is dealing with a foot issue. Meanwhile, Jaxson Hayes (ankle), Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Christian Wood (knee) are out.
Detroit Pistons vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 23
Detroit Pistons starting lineup and depth chart
The Pistons will start Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey in the backcourt, with forwards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tobias Harris forming the frontcourt trio with Jalen Duren.
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
The Lakers will start Austin Reaves and Max Christie in the backcourt. Rui Hachimura will start at the small forward spot next to LeBron James at the four and Anthony Davis at the five. If LeBron doesn't play, Cam Reddish could start and if Davis is out, Christian Koloko could be his replacement.