Lakers vs Pistons is an NBA matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons.
Their next scheduled regular-season meeting is Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the game listed for NBA TV.
Their most recent meeting ended with Detroit beating Los Angeles 113-110 on March 23, 2026.
Key Takeaways
The next Lakers vs Pistons game is scheduled for November 8, 2026 in Detroit.
The game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena.
The most recent meeting was a 113-110 Pistons win on March 23, 2026.
Detroit won both meetings between the teams during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Lakers and Pistons have a long NBA history, with Los Angeles holding the larger all-time regular-season win total.
Lakers vs Pistons: Next Game
The next regular-season meeting between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, 2026.
The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, with tipoff scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET. The Lakers’ official schedule lists the matchup as an away game, while Detroit’s schedule lists Los Angeles as the opponent.
Game Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons |
| Date | Sunday, November 8, 2026 |
| Time | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Location | Little Caesars Arena |
| City | Detroit, Michigan |
| Lakers | Away |
| Pistons | Home |
| TV listing | NBA TV |
These details reflect the currently published 2026-27 schedules and can change if the league or broadcast partners make an update.
When Is Lakers vs Pistons?
The next Lakers vs Pistons game is on November 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
For Lakers fans, it will be a road game in Detroit. The Pistons will host the matchup at Little Caesars Arena. The game appears on the Lakers’ regular-season schedule as their 11th game of the 2026-27 season.
The matchup is also notable because the teams enter the new season after very different conference paths in 2026. Detroit finished the 2025-26 regular season with a 60-22 record, while Los Angeles finished 53-29.
Lakers vs Pistons: Most Recent Result
The most recent Lakers vs Pistons game was played on March 23, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit won 113-110, ending a nine-game Lakers winning streak. The game stayed competitive late, with both teams repeatedly tying the score during the fourth quarter.
March 23, 2026 Recap
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 27 | 25 | 35 | 23 | 110 |
| Pistons | 23 | 42 | 24 | 24 | 113 |
Luka Dončić led Los Angeles with 32 points, while Daniss Jenkins produced a career-high 30 points for Detroit. LeBron James finished with 12 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds.
The Pistons also received an important late-game contribution from Jenkins. According to the game report, he scored six points during the final 34 seconds to help Detroit close out the three-point victory.
Lakers vs Pistons: 2025-26 Results
The two teams met twice during the 2025-26 regular season, and Detroit won both games.
| Date | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | Pistons win | Detroit 128, Los Angeles 106 |
| March 23, 2026 | Pistons win | Detroit 113, Los Angeles 110 |
That gave Detroit a 2-0 regular-season series record against Los Angeles in 2025-26.
The December meeting was a more decisive result, with Detroit winning by 22 points. The March game was much closer, with the Pistons holding on for a three-point victory.
That recent series history adds extra context to the November 2026 meeting, although past results do not determine what happens in a future game.
Lakers vs Pistons Head-to-Head History
The Lakers and Pistons have one of the longer histories in the NBA. According to a historical Lakers-Pistons game log, the franchises had played 352 regular-season games through March 23, 2026, with the Lakers holding 214 wins and the Pistons 138. The record includes the franchise’s earlier Fort Wayne history.
When playoff games are included, the same historical database lists 399 total meetings, with Los Angeles holding 240 wins and Detroit 159 through the March 2026 meeting.
Recent history, however, looks different from the broader historical record. Detroit won both regular-season meetings in 2025-26 and also won both games against Los Angeles during the 2024-25 regular season.
That makes the upcoming 2026-27 meeting another interesting chapter in a matchup with a long NBA history.
What to Know About the Next Matchup
The November 8 game will bring together two teams that finished the 2025-26 regular season with strong records.
Detroit finished 60-22, while Los Angeles finished 53-29. The Pistons were first in the Eastern Conference standings shown on the NBA’s team schedule page, while the Lakers finished fourth in the Western Conference.
Lakers: Key Storylines
Los Angeles will enter the matchup looking to improve on its recent regular-season results against Detroit.
The Lakers’ 2025-26 schedule shows that they lost both games against the Pistons, including the close March matchup in Detroit. Their upcoming November game will also be on the road, making the setting similar to the most recent meeting.
The Lakers’ 2026-27 schedule begins with a series of Western Conference matchups before the team travels to Detroit in early November.
Pistons: Key Storylines
Detroit will host the Lakers after a 60-win 2025-26 regular season.
The Pistons’ schedule lists the Lakers game as their 11th regular-season game of 2026-27. Detroit will also have several early-season tests before the matchup, including games against Boston, Miami, Philadelphia and New York.
The Pistons’ recent results against Los Angeles provide additional context, with Detroit winning all four regular-season meetings across the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.
Where to Watch Lakers vs Pistons
The upcoming Lakers vs Pistons game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena.
The Lakers’ official schedule lists NBA TV for the matchup.
Because television listings can change, fans should check the NBA or team schedule closer to game day for the latest broadcast information.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Lakers vs Pistons game?
The next scheduled regular-season Lakers vs Pistons game is Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Detroit will host Los Angeles at Little Caesars Arena.
Who won the last Lakers vs Pistons game?
The Detroit Pistons won the most recent meeting 113-110 on March 23, 2026. Daniss Jenkins scored 30 points for Detroit, while Luka Dončić scored 32 for Los Angeles.
Where is Lakers vs Pistons being played?
The next Lakers vs Pistons matchup will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is the home team for the November 8, 2026 game.
What was the Lakers vs Pistons score?
The most recent Lakers vs Pistons score was Detroit Pistons 113, Los Angeles Lakers 110 on March 23, 2026. Detroit also beat Los Angeles 128-106 on December 30, 2025.
How did the Lakers and Pistons finish the 2025-26 regular season?
The Pistons finished 60-22, while the Lakers finished 53-29. Detroit finished first in the Eastern Conference and Los Angeles fourth in the Western Conference based on the NBA team pages.
Final Takeaway
The next Lakers vs Pistons matchup is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET in Detroit. The game follows a 2025-26 season in which the Pistons won both meetings, including a 113-110 thriller in March.
For fans searching for the latest Lakers-Pistons information, the key details are the upcoming date, Detroit location, NBA TV listing, and the recent two-game Pistons sweep.
As the 2026-27 season approaches, updated rosters, injuries and team form will provide additional context for the matchup.
