The Detroit Pistons (13-17) unleashed an explosive fourth quarter to edge past the Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) with a 117-114 victory on December 24.
Detroit Pistons Top Performers:
Cade Cunningham 20 PTS | 5 REB | 10 AST | 39.0 FPS
Cunningham continues to struggle with his shooting and turnovers but still recorded his seventh 20+ point game and fifth double-digit assist this month.
Malik Beasley 21 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL | 33.0 FPS
Beasley has been lethal from long range, averaging 6 three-pointers in six of his last seven games.
Jaden Ivey 18 PTS | 2 AST | 2 STL | 28.6 FPS
Ivey strung together back-to-back strong scoring performances.
Tobias Harris 4 AST | 2 STL | 2 BLK | 25.2 FPS
Harris has been in a scoring rut lately, with three single-digit scoring performances in his last four games. But he’s contributing solid numbers on the defensive end.
Jalen Duren 9 REB | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 23.8 FPS
Duren is a strong option for rebounding.
Los Angeles Lakers Top Performers:
LeBron James 28 PTS | 11 REB | 11 AST | 55.7 FPS
King James continues to dominate on all fronts, recording his eighth triple-double of the season while averaging 25.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.6 assists this month. He also soared to second place on the Lakers’ all-time three-pointers made list.
Anthony Davis 19 PTS | 10 REB | 6 AST | 49.0 FPS
Davis has been a monster on both ends of the floor, posting 22.5 points, 15.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in his last four outings.
Austin Reaves 12 PTS | 7 REB | 2 STL | 23.4 FPS
Reaves recorded his lowest scoring output in his last five games.
Max Christie 17 PTS | 1 REB | 2 STL | 23.2 FPS
Christie delivered his best scoring performance of the month while continuing to excel in steals.
Cam Reddish 7 PTS | 1 STL | 1 BLK | 18.3 FPS
Reddish totaled 6 stocks in his last two games. He’s a talented scorer but has yet to earn his minutes.