Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 23, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons, 23 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Los Angeles Lakers | Position | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
Austin Reaves 34.5 mpg · 23.3 pts  | PG |  Daniss Jenkins 17.9 mpg · 9.3 pts |
Bronny James 6.9 mpg · 0.8 pts  | SG |  Ausar Thompson 25.6 mpg · 9.9 pts |
Luka Doncic 35.9 mpg · 38.5 pts  | SF |  Cade Cunningham 34.4 mpg · 24.0 pts |
Jake LaRavia 24.6 mpg · 6.4 pts  | PF |  Duncan Robinson 27.6 mpg · 19.0 pts |
Jarred Vanderbilt 17.8 mpg · 1.2 pts  | C |  Paul Reed 13.2 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons starting lineups?
For 23 March 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Smith Jr.. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Daniss Jenkins, Cade Cunningham and Paul Reed. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Lakers vs Pistons?
For 23 March 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are without 1 player: Adou Thiero (Out), and the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.