Kyle Kuzma leads Lakers to win over Pistons in LeBron's absence

Tosin Abayomi 07:55 - 10 January 2019

Kyle Kuzma was the hero as the Lakers recorded another win [Lakers]

The Lakers beat the Pistons thanks to a star performance from Kyle Kuzma.

Kyle Kuzma led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-100 win over the Detroit Pistons with star player LeBron James still absent in an NBA encounter played on Thursday, January 10.

The made it two consecutive wins as they outclassed the Pistons in three quarters at the Staples Center.

Kyle Kuzma had a career high at the Staples Center [NBA]

Kuzma put up a career-high 41 points with help from Michael Beasley whop added 19 points.

Lakers head coach Luke Walton hailed the performance of Kuzma as LeBron continues to be absent due to injury.

🔥 @kylekuzma drops a career-high 41 PTS (5 3PM) in just 3 quarters of game action, guiding the @Lakers at home! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/tGnzjCotCJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2019

He said, “It speaks about how much confidence that he has and how much he believes in himself.”

NBA results

Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics to a 135-108 win over the Indiana Pacers, while Bradley Beal put up 34 points as the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia Sixers 123-106.

#MFFL @luka7doncic's 30 PTS (4 3PM), 6 REB, 5 AST push the @dallasmavs past PHX at home! #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/DfGRsZccQ6
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2019

Rookie Luka Doncic put up 30 points as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 104-94.

Luka Doncic was again impressive for the Mavericks [NBA]

The Portland TrailBlazers beat the Chicago Bulls 124-112, while Utah Jazz beat the Orlando Magic 106-93 thanks to 33 points from Donovan Mitchell.

🕷️ @spidadmitchell goes for 33 PTS, 7 AST in the @utahjazz comeback victory! #TeamIsEverything pic.twitter.com/RGowc5ska2
— NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2019

Anthony Davis scored 38 points and 13 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 140-124.