Pistons 111, Lakers 97

The Detroit News
Pistons' Wayne Ellington drives around Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the third quarter. The Pistons defeated the Lakers 111-97, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Pistons' Wayne Ellington drives around Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the third quarter. The Pistons defeated the Lakers 111-97, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
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Pistons' Langston Galloway reacts after 3-point basket in the fourth quarter. Galloway had a game high 23 points.
Pistons' Langston Galloway reacts after 3-point basket in the fourth quarter. Galloway had a game high 23 points.
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Pistons' Blake Griffin collides with Lakers' JaVale McGee while shooting in the first quarter. Griffin had 15 points and 9 assists.
Pistons' Blake Griffin collides with Lakers' JaVale McGee while shooting in the first quarter. Griffin had 15 points and 9 assists.
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Pistons' Reggie Jackson steals the ball from Lakers' Moritz Wagner in the second quarter.
Pistons' Reggie Jackson steals the ball from Lakers' Moritz Wagner in the second quarter.
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Lakers' LeBron James didn't play because of 'load management' (aka rest).
Lakers' LeBron James didn't play because of 'load management' (aka rest).
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Pistons owner Tom Gores, center, keeps his eyes on the action in the second quarter.
Pistons owner Tom Gores, center, keeps his eyes on the action in the second quarter.
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Pistons' Blake Griffin has his shot blocked by Lakers' JaVale McGee in the second quarter.
Pistons' Blake Griffin has his shot blocked by Lakers' JaVale McGee in the second quarter.
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Pistons head coach Dwane Casey reacts to a foul call on Blake Griffin in the fourth quarter.
Pistons head coach Dwane Casey reacts to a foul call on Blake Griffin in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over Lakers' JaVale McGee, (l), and Mike Muscala in the first quarter. Drummond had 19 points and 23 rebounds.
Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over Lakers' JaVale McGee, (l), and Mike Muscala in the first quarter. Drummond had 19 points and 23 rebounds.
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Pistons' Reggie Jackson shoots over Lakers' Moritz Wagner and Kyle Kuzma in the first quarter.
Pistons' Reggie Jackson shoots over Lakers' Moritz Wagner and Kyle Kuzma in the first quarter.
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Pistons' Blake Griffin makes a pass to Andre Drummond in the first quarter.
Pistons' Blake Griffin makes a pass to Andre Drummond in the first quarter.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond defends Lakers' Reggie Bullock in the first quarter.
Pistons' Andre Drummond defends Lakers' Reggie Bullock in the first quarter.
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Pistons fans cheer for the team in the fourth quarter.
Pistons fans cheer for the team in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Reggie Jackson is fouled by Lakers' Alex Caruso, (l), in the second quarter.
Pistons' Reggie Jackson is fouled by Lakers' Alex Caruso, (l), in the second quarter.
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Pistons' Blake Griffin grabs a rebound in front of Lakers' Reggie Bullock in the second quarter.
Pistons' Blake Griffin grabs a rebound in front of Lakers' Reggie Bullock in the second quarter.
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The Dancing Usher performed during a time-out in the fourth quarter.
The Dancing Usher performed during a time-out in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond fouls Lakers' Johnathan Williams in the second quarter.
Pistons' Andre Drummond fouls Lakers' Johnathan Williams in the second quarter.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond defends Lakers' Kyle Kuzman in the second quarter.
Pistons' Andre Drummond defends Lakers' Kyle Kuzman in the second quarter.
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Pistons Dancers performed during a time-out in the second quarter.
Pistons Dancers performed during a time-out in the second quarter.
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Lakers' JaVale McGee shoots over Pistons' Andre Drummond in the second quarter.
Lakers' JaVale McGee shoots over Pistons' Andre Drummond in the second quarter.
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Pistons' Langston Galloway looks to make a pass over Lakers' Johnathan Williams in the fourth quarter.
Pistons' Langston Galloway looks to make a pass over Lakers' Johnathan Williams in the fourth quarter.
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Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over Lakers' JaVale McGee in the first quarter.
Pistons' Andre Drummond shoots over Lakers' JaVale McGee in the first quarter.
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Lakers' Alex Caruso scores over Pistons' ZaZa Pachulia in the fourth quarter.
Lakers' Alex Caruso scores over Pistons' ZaZa Pachulia in the fourth quarter.
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