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Where to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons: TV Channel, Live Stream & Time (Nov 8, 2026)

Los Angeles Lakers logo Los Angeles Lakers 9-2 121
Detroit Pistons logo Detroit Pistons 6-3 116
Final

It aired on

  • NBA TV Nationwide Stream: NBA League Pass, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream
  • Spectrum Sports Net Los Angeles area
  • Spectrum Sports Net + Los Angeles area
Tip-off
Date
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
Venue
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI

By Where Watch staff. Updated .

Lakers vs. Pistons aired nationally on NBA TV. Local coverage is on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + in the Los Angeles market. Tip-off was 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, November 8 at Little Caesars Arena.

Who won Lakers vs. Pistons?

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena.

Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
LAL 38 23 27 33 121
DET 14 34 33 35 116

Top performers

Team Category Player Stat
LAL Points Austin Reaves 43
LAL Assists Austin Reaves 4
LAL Rebounds Walker Kessler 16
DET Points Daniss Jenkins 31
DET Assists Cade Cunningham 8
DET Rebounds Ausar Thompson 11

Where to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons on TV

Lakers vs. Pistons aired nationally on NBA TV. Local coverage is on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + in the Los Angeles market.

Network Coverage Type
NBA TV National TV
Spectrum Sports Net Los Angeles area TV
Spectrum Sports Net + Los Angeles area Streaming

Where to stream Lakers vs. Pistons live online

These services carry the networks showing the game. Availability can vary by ZIP code, so confirm your local channel lineup before you subscribe.

  • NBA TV: NBA League Pass, YouTube TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream

Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + are regional or team-specific outlets. In the local market it is usually available through cable or satellite providers and, in some areas, the team's own streaming app.

Outside the local markets, NBA League Pass streams games that are not exclusive to a national broadcast. Local blackout rules apply.

Where to watch Lakers vs. Pistons for free

No free over-the-air option is listed. NBA TV, Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + require a cable, satellite, streaming or league subscription. Some services offer trials for new customers, so check the current terms on each service before signing up.

When Lakers vs. Pistons aired: start time

Lakers vs. Pistons started at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Time zone Tip-off
Eastern (ET) 6:00 PM
Central (CT) 5:00 PM
Mountain (MT) 4:00 PM
Pacific (PT) 3:00 PM

Where was Lakers vs. Pistons played?

Lakers vs. Pistons was played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Detroit Pistons are the home team. Attendance was 20,178.

Lakers vs. Pistons records and season series

The Los Angeles Lakers are now 9-2 (4-1 on the road), while the Detroit Pistons are now 6-3 (2-2 at home).

Team Overall Home Away
Los Angeles Lakers 9-2 5-1 4-1
Detroit Pistons 6-3 2-2 4-1

Season series, according to ESPN: LAL lead series 1-0.

Where to watch Lakers vs. Pistons: FAQ

Who won Lakers vs. Pistons?

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena.

Where can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons on TV?

Lakers vs. Pistons aired nationally on NBA TV. Local coverage is on Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + in the Los Angeles market.

Where can I stream Lakers vs. Pistons live?

You can stream it on NBA League Pass, YouTube TV, Sling TV or DirecTV Stream, depending on your location and the channel your plan includes.

When and where can I watch Lakers vs. Pistons?

Lakers vs. Pistons started at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

Where was Lakers vs. Pistons played?

Lakers vs. Pistons was played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Detroit Pistons are the home team.

Where can I watch Lakers vs. Pistons for free?

No free over-the-air option is listed. NBA TV, Spectrum Sports Net and Spectrum Sports Net + require a cable, satellite, streaming or league subscription. Some services offer trials for new customers, so check the current terms on each service before signing up.

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