Lakers vs Pistons live stream: How to watch NBA live, TV channel, h2h and prediction

The Detroit Pistons—almost at the bottom of the Eastern Conference—will meet the Los Angeles Lakers for their upcoming encounter. Though the Pistons are clearly struggling to score this season, the Lakers will be facing them after a 107-106 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. The defending champions had their three-game winning streak snapped, and will look to secure another victory on the road against the Pistons. 

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Lakers vs Pistons live stream: How to watch Lakers vs Pistons

US fans can stream the game via YouTube TV, Sling TV, fuboTV or an AT&T TV NOW subscription, which offer NBA TV in their plan. Local broadcasts are also available in the USA. The live broadcast in India will not be available on Sony Six & Sony Six HD channels this season, neither would the live streaming be on FanCode. Fans in India will have to buy the NBA League Pass (NBA App or site) to watch live games.

• Date and time: Thursday, 8:00 PM EST (Friday, 6:30 AM IST)
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena in Midtown Detroit.
• Lakers vs Pistons TV channel (the USA only) – NBA League Pass (NBA TV), Fox Sports Detroit and Spectrum SportsNet

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JG set a franchise record tonight with his 1⃣7⃣th straight game with at least 2⃣ made triples 💪 pic.twitter.com/m23haYPsZM

— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 28, 2021

Lakers vs Pistons team news

Detroit Pistons

• Killian Hayes – Out, hip
• Blake Griffin – Out, injury management

Los Angeles Lakers

• Kostas Antetokounmpo – Out, knee
• Jared Dudley – Out, calf

Lakers vs Pistons h2h record

Last season, before the COVID-19 pandemic caused the season to take a hiatus, the Lakers and the Pistons met once. One of the best teams in the league, Los Angeles beat the Pistons 106-99. This will be the first encounter for the teams this season. 

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Lakers vs Pistons prediction

• The Los Angeles Lakers will trump the Detroit Pistons.

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Heart-breaker, but back at it tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/owD4lIDqrL

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 28, 2021

NBA standings

Previously leading the Western Conference table, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently ranked second with a 14-5 win-loss record. The Utah Jazz are currently ranked first with 14 wins and four losses. The Clippers are ranked third. On the other hand, the Pistons are currently placed 14th in the East, winning only four of their 18 games played. They rank above only the Washington Wizards—who are currently last with three wins and 11 losses. 

(Image credits: Los Angeles Lakers Instagram)