Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 5, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons, 8 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Los Angeles Lakers | Position | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
Austin Reaves 36.2 mpg · 23.3 pts  | PG |  Ausar Thompson 28.5 mpg · 9.9 pts |
Matisse Thybulle 18.4 mpg · 8.0 pts  | SG |  Cade Cunningham 34.6 mpg · 24.0 pts |
Luka Doncic 36.3 mpg · 38.5 pts  | SF |  Duncan Robinson 31.0 mpg · 19.0 pts |
Jake LaRavia 19.3 mpg · 6.4 pts  | PF |  Paul Reed 20.5 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Walker Kessler 30.7 mpg · 14.4 pts  | C |  John Collins 26.9 mpg · 9.4 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 8 November 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Luka Doncic and Jake LaRavia. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, John Collins, Ausar Thompson and Paul Reed. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Lakers vs Pistons?
For 8 November 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.