Lakers vs Pistons preview: Cade Cunningham stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Los Angeles Lakers (8-2) visit the Detroit Pistons (6-2) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena. Cade Cunningham headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Lakers vs Pistons: game info
- Start: 6:00 PM ET, Little Caesars Arena.
- TV: NBA TV, Spectrum Sports Net.
- Records: Los Angeles Lakers 8-2, Detroit Pistons 6-2.
Recent form: last five games
Lakers: L 112-95 at GS, W 131-125 vs TOR, W 138-117 vs MIA, W 116-103 at SAC, W 124-118 vs POR.
Pistons: L 111-97 at NY, W 97-89 vs CHA, W 110-94 at BKN, W 124-91 at CHA, L 112-106 vs PHI.
Lakers vs Pistons injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Lakers: Luka Doncic (G) day-to-day - back.
- Pistons: Isaiah Joe (G) out - hip; Jalen Duren (C) out - hamstring; Isaac Jones (C) day-to-day - not injury related; Elijah Harkless (G) day-to-day - not injury related.
Star watch: ESPN lists Luka Doncic as day-to-day (back). His trend section is left out until his status is clear.
Player trends to know
Walker Kessler (Lakers): He is averaging 10.4 rebounds across 10 games played (31.2 minutes a night), with 8+ rebounds in 9 of 10. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 10-13-2, 16-15-1, 15-15-2, 15-8-0, 16-12-2.
Cade Cunningham (Pistons): He is averaging 24.0 points across 8 games played (33.5 minutes a night), with 20+ points in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 19-9-8, 30-5-7, 20-5-4, 33-5-7, 26-7-11.
Ausar Thompson (Pistons): He is averaging 8.6 rebounds across 7 games played (27.4 minutes a night), with 6+ rebounds in 6 of 7. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 11-6-2, 7-9-8, 11-8-6, 14-6-4, 11-17-3.
Matchup angle
The Lakers have won 4 of their last 5 and the Pistons have won 3 of 5. Over those games the Lakers scored 120.8 and allowed 115.0 a game; the Pistons scored 106.8 and allowed 99.4.
What to watch
- Walker Kessler's rebounds: 10.4 a game this season, 15, 8, 12 in his last three.
- Cade Cunningham's points: 24.0 a game this season, 20, 33, 26 in his last three.
- Ausar Thompson's rebounds: 8.6 a game this season, 8, 6, 17 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Luka Doncic playing tonight? ESPN lists Luka Doncic as day-to-day (back). Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Lakers vs Pistons tonight? The game starts at 6:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena. TV: NBA TV, Spectrum Sports Net.
How has Cade Cunningham played lately? Cade Cunningham is averaging 24.0 points this season and scored 20, 33, 26 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.