After the Pistons turned had what had been a tight game for most of Tuesday night into a 128-106 rout, Lakers coach JJ Redick admitted the officiating affected his team.

The Detroit Pistons are among the best teams in the NBA, but there is still something holding them back from being considered the best. NBA.com writer, John Sc

Detroit makes the most of the Lakers’ 21 turnovers and scores 74 points in the paint, spoiling LeBron James’ 41st birthday and handing the short-handed hosts a 128-106 defeat.

A fairly competitive game turned into a blowout as the Pistons beat the Lakers in the fourth, handing them another loss.

BOTTOM LINE: Miami will attempt to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Detroit. The Pistons have gone 17-5 against Eastern Conference teams. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference averaging 58.1 points in the paint. Jalen Duren leads the Pistons with 13.4.

Detroit Pistons veteran forward Tobias Harris exited the first half of their road game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, Dec. 30.

The Lakers simply couldn't hang with the Pistons, who blew them out on Tuesday behind a physical, fast-breaking style of basketball.