Los Angeles — In sheer hyperbole, it was David versus Goliath, with the Lakers’ length at almost every position against the undersized Pistons.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers, who touted the best record in the league and the Pistons were struggling mightily, with eight losses in their last 10 games. The Lakers have the best record in the Western Conference and hadn’t lost all season to a team with a sub-.500 record.
They continued the streak, holding on through a furious flurry in the fourth quarter to top the Pistons, 106-99, on Sunday night at Staples Center.