Match details

Fixture: Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons

Date & Time: Sunday, January 5, 2020, 10:00 PM ET (Monday, 3:00 AM GMT)

Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles

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Preview

Coming into Sunday’s clash against Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons haven’t been in the best of forms. Their win over Golden State Warriors on Saturday was only their second in the last 10 games. Leading the team in scoring was Derrick Rose coming off the bench. He scored 22 points 0n the night and also leads the team in assists with an average of 5.9 assists per game in the season. With a win-loss record of 13-23, the Pistons are currently placed 11th in the Eastern Conference.

Their Sunday’s opponents, Los Angeles Lakers, are on top of the Western Conference with a 28-7 record. The Lakers’ win over New Orleans Pelicans in their last game was their fourth consecutive victory after a disappointing festive period. Anthony Davis registered another triple-double in the 123-113 win with 46 points and 13 rebounds. Davis has led the Lakers in scoring with an average of 27.5 points per game apart from contributing with 9.5 rebounds per game. He has been well complemented by LeBron James, who leads the league in assists with an average of 10.8 per game apart from contributing with 25.1 points per game.

Injury updates & team news

Los Angeles Lakers-

Injuries: Alex Caruso (Calf)- Questionable, Anthony Davis (Shoulder)- Probable, DeMarcus Cousins (Knee)- Out

Expected starting lineup: Avery Bradley, Danny Green, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, JaVale McGee

Detroit Pistons-

Injuries: Blake Griffin- Out, Markieff Morris (Foot)- Out, Luke Kennard (Knee)- Out, Jordan Bone- Out, Reggie Jackson (Back)- Out

Expected starting lineup: Tim Frazier, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Tony Snell, Sekou Doumbouya, Andre Drummond

Predictions

Considering either their recent form or the league position, the Lakers are clearly well ahead of the Pistons. The star duo of Anthony Davis and LeBron James should lead the Lakers on Sunday in what is expected to be a straightforward encounter for them.