L.A. Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons: Preview, Analysis and Predictions

The Los Angeles Lakers continue on their quest to get back into playoff contention as they take on the Detroit Pistons, who might be thinking a bit about the playoffs themselves.

Of course, both teams have one thing in common: if they want to make the playoffs, they've got to win a lot of games down the stretch. That means both teams have something to fight for in this one.

The Lakers have won four of their last five games—as Kobe Bryant has turned into the team's distributor—with wins over the Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
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