The Detroit Pistons were on the last stop of their west coast trip and faced a Los Angeles Lakers team suiting up both LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In the first meeting more than a week ago, Detroit bested a Lakers’ team without Davis. In this one, Detroit nearly took down the Lakers again, falling short in two overtimes 135-129.
After a strong first quarter which saw Detroit ahead by two, Detroit melted in the second — losing it by 11 — and could have easily folded after halftime. It took Detroit some time in the third to find themselves, but they sure did.