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2019-2020 NBA Regular Season
(12-23) Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers (28-7)
Date: Thursday, January 5th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
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This is the first meeting between the Lakers and Pistons this season. The Lakers have not lost a single game this season to a team with a losing record.
Detroit stopped a 5 game losing streak on Boxing Day but is now on a 3 game losing streak. Their record is 12-23. It doesn’t look good for them against a Lakers team that suffocates teams on defense. Their losing streak is very likely to continue against the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers
The surprising aspect of the Lakers game this season has been their overall defense. They’re limiting their opponents to 105.3 points a game.
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They have also been excellent in limiting their opponent’s rebounds per game to an average of 41.9. That is the top three in the league. Many thought the Lakers will be great this season with the addition of Anthony Davis but defensively they have been excellent.
Last season LeBron James saw a dip in his defensive efficiency but with the addition of Davis, he has upped his defensive game as well. The addition of Davis has allowed James to focus on his defensive responsibilities. He doesn’t have to do more than he’s needed.
The Lakers should overwhelm the Pistons on the boards. Andre Drummond is a great rebounder of the ball, unfortunately for Drummond, Davis is just a better all-around player than he is.
If the Lakers control the boards, they will control the paint, which means a lot of drives and easy buckets in the paint. Griffin inside presence has dwindled over the past few seasons and will provide little or no help to Drummond offensively and defensively.
This game could get out of hand if Detroit stutters offensively. It has happened a lot this season and against a top defense, it could very well happen again.
Detroit Pistons
On both sides of the ball, the Pistons have struggled mightily this season. They have been consistent this season in going through field goal droughts. Against a solid Lakers’ defense, they are in for a long evening of basketball.
It is not a good sign when your leading scorer is your center, Andre Drummond. In today’s NBA, where shooters dictate the offense and shooting from range dominate game plans, the Pistons are going backward.
This is not the 90s NBA and Drummond is not even a big man that can stretch the floor. This is not a knock on Drummond but the Pistons just don’t have the backcourt personnel that can provide sufficient offense.
Luke Kennard is a good shooter but would be no match for the likes of Avery Bradley or Rajon Rondo. Tony Snell is a good defender but against the Lakers, he will struggle.
If the Pistons fall behind early this game will be a blowout. James would likely want to stack his stats and to prove he still is the best player in the league. This game presents him with that opportunity.
Free Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers’ defense will dominate Detroit’s inconsistent offense.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Lakers
Lebron James has a habit of stacking up the stat sheet against lesser opponents.
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