DETROIT (Interstat) — Austin Reaves scored 43 points and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. The Lakers, playing without Luka Doncic because of lower-back tightness, moved to 9-2 this season. Walker Kessler added 12 points and 16 rebounds. Los Angeles shot 42 of 84 from the floor, 11 of 28 from three-point range and 26 of 33 from the free-throw line. Detroit received 31 points from Daniss Jenkins and 24 points and five blocks from Kevin Huerter. The Pistons shot 42 of 94 overall, 19 of 48 from beyond the arc and 13 of 20 at the foul line. Detroit rallied in the second half but could not erase the deficit. Cade Cunningham had 14 points and eight assists for the Pistons. The Lakers finished with 12 offensive rebounds, six assists, six blocks and 14 turnovers. Detroit had 18 offensive rebounds, 10 assists, seven blocks and 12 turnovers. Attendance was 20,178.