LeBron, Davis Lead Surging Lakers Past Pistons 125–111 for Their 5th Victory in 6 Games

LeBron, Davis Lead Surging Lakers Past Pistons 125–111 for Their 5th Victory in 6 Games
Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball against Simone Fontecchio (19), Evan Fournier (31), Jalen Duren (0), Cade Cunningham (2) and Troy Brown Jr. (7) of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2024. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists, Anthony Davis had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons 125–111 Tuesday night, Feb. 13, for their fifth win in six games.

D'Angelo Russell scored 21 points and hit four 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have won 10 of 15 overall to move three games above .500 (29–26) for the first time since a week before Christmas. Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves added 15 points apiece in another dominant offensive game by the Lakers’ new starting lineup, which combined for 96 points.