The Los Angeles Lakers secured a comfortable 125-101 victory over the Kings in their last home game, ending a three-game losing streak. Coach Reddick's response seemed to have the desired effect. Doncic led the way with 34 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block. James contributed 24 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Nick Smith Jr. emerged as a key player off the bench, scoring 21 points with 5 three-pointers. Hachimura's injury will keep him out, and Vincent and Reaves remain sidelined. The Detroit Pistons lost 99-112 to the Clippers in their previous away game, resulting in their second consecutive loss of the regular season. Their three-point shooting was poor, at 24.1%, and they fell behind early. Cunningham had a good performance with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Duren recorded a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Levert is likely to miss the game due to injury. Previously, the strategic importance of Hachimura to the Lakers was analysed. He is a crucial three-point threat, aiding the Lakers in creating offensive space. The Lakers' offensive struggles when Hachimura is out are notable. When Hachimura and one of the backcourt duo are absent, the team's offence encounters significant issues. The absence of an outside threat allows the opponent to implement zone defence, which causes problems for the Lakers' offence. The Pistons have not yet experienced a three-game losing streak this season. After their previous two-game losing streak, they rebounded with an away victory against the Heat. Considering the roster information, the Pistons are expected to bounce back. The recommendation favours the Pistons. Pistons -2.5.