This is the first meeting between Detroit and Los Angeles this season. The Lakers are attempting to win their fourth consecutive game against the Pistons, but they have failed to cover the spread in six consecutive meetings with Detroit.
The Latest injury status of Anthony Davis and LeBron James
The Detroit Pistons were 9.5-point underdogs to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Pistons were looking to end a four-game losing streak, and they had only won two games since defeating the Orlando Magic 113-109 in their season opener.
Cory Joseph (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Clippers.
Due to left hip soreness, Joseph was forced to miss Monday’s loss to Toronto, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready to play in Thursday’s game in Los Angeles.
Cade Cunningham will be out for at least a week due to shin pain.
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-10; 3-10 ATS) defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-103 as 5-point home underdogs last Sunday, snapping a five-game losing streak.
On Friday, Anthony Davis (back) is expected to play against the Pistons.
- See more about Anthony Davis’s injuries: The latest injury status of Anthony Davis
Davis’ back injury keeps him on the injured list. The bigger news is that LeBron James (thigh) is questionable to return.
LeBron James (thigh) is a game-time decision for Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons.
After a two-game absence, James could return, though he only participated in non-contact drills on Thursday.
The Lakers’ rotation could shift with Dennis Schroder (thumb) and Thomas Bryant (thumb) both cleared to return and expected to play.
Max Christie (COVID-19 protocols) will miss the Pistons game on Friday.
Juan Toscano-Anderson is listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Pistons due to mid-back soreness.
