NBA · Quarter Summary
Lakers erupt for 38-point first quarter, build 20-point cushion
November 8, 2026 · 11:39 PM
Los Angeles burst ahead early, though Detroit has nudged back in the second quarter.
The Lakers blasted out to a 38-14 first-quarter lead and are up 40-20 in the second on Sunday. Detroit has taken the early second-quarter stretch 6-2, a small response after Los Angeles seized control. The Lakers are 8-2 and No. 2 in the power index, while the 6-2 Pistons rank seventh. Quentin Grimes leads all scorers with 10 points, while Austin Reaves and Ziaire Williams have eight apiece for Los Angeles.
Key Performers
Quentin Grimes, Lakers: 10 points, 2-for-3 from three Austin Reaves, Lakers: 8 points, 2 assists Ziaire Williams, Lakers: 8 points, 2-for-4 from three