Pistons' Jenkins scores career-high 30 points to edge Lakers
A career performance for Daniss Jenkins led the Pistons to a clutch victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Detroit — The Detroit Pistons were leading the Los Angeles Lakers 105-100 with 3:40 remaining in the fourth quarter. For the Lakers, being only five points behind was reassuring, especially considering they came into Detroit with the league's best record in clutch moments with a 22-6 record. The Lakers mounted a rally in the final three minutes and took the lead with 39.
9 seconds left in the final period. However, Daniss Jenkins nailed a pair of free throws to give the Pistons a 109-108 lead with 34. 6 seconds left.
DANISS FREAKING JENKINS https://t. co/nMH3SQxkXI pic. twitter.
com/gyJH6rAUDF — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) March 24, 2026 However, Austin Reaves connected on a floater on the Lakers' next offensive possession; Jenkins responded with a mid-rabge jumper, giving the Pistons a 113-110 victory over the Lakers inside Little Caesars Arena on Monday night. Los Angeles' winning streak ended at nine, while the Pistons improved to 52-19 overall, 8-2 without Cade Cunningham. Jenkins led the way with a career-best 30 points, eight assists and five rebounds.