Lakers win without Dončić as Austin Reaves scores 43; Miami beats Sacramento 114:108

Los Angeles Lakers secured a 121:116 road victory over the Detroit Pistons on November 9, 2026, even without Luka Dončić in the lineup. Austin Reaves took charge for the visitors, finishing with a season-high 43 points, plus five rebounds and four assists.

Late Detroit rally but Reaves closes it

The Lakers built a commanding 26-point advantage in the game, but Detroit mounted a spirited comeback in the closing stages. Danis Jenkins poured in a club-record 31 points for the Pistons, and the hosts cut the deficit to make the finish tense, yet Reaves buried a decisive three in the final minute to seal the win. The result marked Los Angeles' fifth straight victory in the NBA.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat picked up a 114:108 road win at the Sacramento Kings, recording their fourth victory of the season. Leading the way for Miami was Janis Adetokumbo, who posted a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds. Klay Thompson contributed 23 points — including seven three-pointers — while Bam Adebayo added 18.

For Sacramento, Darius Akuf Jr. was the top performer with 32 points and 10 assists, but the effort wasn’t enough to avoid another loss. The Kings have just one win in their first ten games and remain without a home victory, suffering five straight defeats at home. Sacramento also missed the services of Domantas Sabonis due to left-knee pain.

Other NBA results from the night: Minnesota 115 – Utah 100; Dallas 130 – Brooklyn 93; Milwaukee 97 – Boston 117; LA Clippers 139 – New Orleans 123.

The Lakers’ win in Detroit underlined the team’s depth and the ability of role players to step up in the absence of key figures, while Miami’s road success continues to show early-season momentum for the Heat.

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