Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 30, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Detroit Pistons at Los Angeles Lakers, 30 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Detroit Pistons | Position | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
Daniss Jenkins 15.5 mpg · 9.3 pts  | PG |  Austin Reaves 35.3 mpg · 23.3 pts |
Ausar Thompson 26.6 mpg · 9.9 pts  | SG |  Bronny James 8.4 mpg · 0.8 pts |
Cade Cunningham 35.9 mpg · 24.0 pts  | SF |  Luka Doncic 36.3 mpg · 38.5 pts |
Duncan Robinson 29.9 mpg · 19.0 pts  | PF |  Jake LaRavia 25.1 mpg · 6.4 pts |
Ronald Holland II 20.8 mpg · 5.8 pts  | C |  Jarred Vanderbilt 18.9 mpg · 1.2 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 Detroit Pistons vs Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups?
For 30 December 2025, the Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, Daniss Jenkins and Ronald Holland II. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, Nick Smith Jr. and Bronny James. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).
Who is out for Pistons vs Lakers?
For 30 December 2025, the Detroit Pistons are without 2 players: Jalen Duren (Out) and Isaiah Joe (Out), and the Los Angeles Lakers are without 1 player: Adou Thiero (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.