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LeBron Held Scoreless at Half as Pistons Snap Lakers’ 9-Game Streak

The scoreless stretch, a first-half rarity last seen in 2010, highlighted Detroit’s ball pressure.

Mar 23, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James (23) shoots a jump shot over Detroit Pistons Jalen Duren (0) during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Overview

  • LeBron James went into halftime with zero points against the Pistons on Monday, and the Lakers trailed 65-52.
  • His halftime line was 0 points on 0-for-5 shooting with 6 assists and 4 rebounds, a rarity that ESPN and Underdog noted has happened only three times in his career.
  • James found some rhythm after the break and finished with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, but the Lakers lost 113-110 to end their nine-game run.
  • Detroit’s pressure crowded driving lanes and cut off clean looks for James, which shifted more of the shot-making load to Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
  • The Pistons were without Cade Cunningham, who is recovering from a collapsed lung, a context point that lowered expectations for Detroit before tipoff.