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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 5, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers forward Maxi Kleber (14) stays back on defense during a free throw against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons will face off in Michigan.
For the game, both teams hav announced their injury reports (updated as of 1:30 Eastern Time).
Los Angeles Injury Report
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to a game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena on March 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Lakers have now ruled out Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart.
Meanwhile, Maxi Kleber is available to return to action.
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote: “Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness) and Marcus Smart (right ankle soreness) are out tonight against Detroit, per the Lakers. Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) is available.”
Detroit Injury Report
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – DECEMBER 18: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on December 18, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Gunnar Word/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Pistons will be without Cade Cunningham, Isaac Jones, Bobi Klintman, Wendell Moore Jr., Marcus Sasser and Isaiah Stewart.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on March 19): “Just in: Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed lung and is expected to miss an extended period of time, sources tell ESPN.”
Lakers Ahead Of Pistons Battle
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a slam dunk against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on March 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Lakers come into the night as the third seed in the Western Conference with a 46-25 record in 71 games.
They are in the middle of a nine-game winning streak (and 23-13 on the road).
GettyORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 21: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket against Jamal Cain #8 of the Orlando Magic in the first half of the game at Kia Center on March 21, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
In their most recent game, the Lakers beat the Orlando Magic by a score of 105-104.
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic combined to score 59 points.
Luka Kennard hit the game-winning shot.
Pistons Before They Host Los Angeles
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 09, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)