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Los Angeles Lakers Announce Injury Report vs. Detroit Pistons (Nov. 8)

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers begin a four-game road trip at Little Caesars Arena against the Detroit Pistons, with star Luka Doncic listed as questionable due to lower back tightness.
Walker Kessler is also listed on the injury report but remains available despite a left finger injury, having averaged 14.6 points and 10.4 rebounds over 10 games this season.
The Lakers have not defeated the Pistons since February 13, 2024, and have not won in Detroit since November 29, 2023, entering Sunday on a four-game losing streak against them.
Averaging 40.1 points per game this season, Doncic remains vital to Los Angeles's offensive production and competitiveness in the Western Conference standings.
Scheduled for 6:00 p.m. EST, the matchup will be televised on NBA TV and Spectrum Sportsnet as the Lakers attempt to break their losing streak against Detroit.

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