Los Angeles Lakers

The Detroit Pistons erased most of a 26-point deficit Sunday but fell 121-116 to the Lakers in Detroit, slipping to 6-3 on the season.

Luka Doncic scored 53 and hit a late jumper as the Lakers erased a 16-point deficit and beat Portland 124-118 in an NBA Cup game for a fourth straight win.

Luka Doncic poured in 45 points with 15 rebounds as Los Angeles beat Toronto 131-125 Sunday, a day before the Lakers host Miami.

Stephen Curry scored 31 as Golden State erased a 25-point deficit and beat Luka Doncic and the Lakers 112-95 in an NBA Cup game Friday night.

The Lakers cut 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht to reach 15 players, leaving Bronny James.

The Lakers must trim to 15 players by Monday, and Dalton Knecht is the likeliest to go by trade or waiver.