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Pistons Rout Lakers as Redick Cites Officiating Challenges

Posted : 31 December 2025

The Detroit Pistons dominated the Los Angeles Lakers 128-106 on Tuesday night, turning a previously tight contest into a lopsided victory. Lakers head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that officiating had influenced the game, noting the frustration of turnovers and uncalled fouls while emphasizing that his team needed to push through the challenges.

Redick had anticipated Detroit’s aggressive approach, warning before the game that the Pistons would foul frequently, though not every infraction would be called. His predictions were accurate: the Pistons forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 30 points.

While Detroit was called for 26 fouls, L.A. attempted 31 free throws; the Lakers committed 24 fouls, allowing the Pistons 29 free throws.

Luka Doncic, who led L.A. with eight turnovers, stressed the need to match Detroit’s physicality. The game featured several controversial moments, including Marcus Smart receiving a technical foul for arguing a non-reviewed play, Jake LaRavia being struck by an elbow from Jalen Duren, which was later upgraded to a Flagrant 1, and Doncic being assessed a technical for incidental contact with Ronald Holland II. Late in the fourth, Smart again expressed frustration at perceived missed calls.

The loss dropped the Lakers to 20-11, with all eleven defeats coming by double digits, six of them by 20 points or more. LeBron James, celebrating his 41st birthday with 17 points, did not comment on the officiating but reflected on the team’s challenges, citing injuries to key players including Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, and Jaxson Hayes. James emphasized the difficulty of building chemistry amidst absences but accepted the result, stating, “The better team tonight won.”

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