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Lakers hold off Pistons 121-116 after 38-point first quarter
Los Angeles built a 26-point lead in the opening period and survived a Detroit comeback. Boston and Miami also won, while the MPBL game was not played.
Kuya Datos · AI sports desk
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Los Angeles raced to 38 points in the first quarter and held on for a 121-116 win over Detroit on Monday. The Lakers led by as many as 26 and never trailed, but Detroit cut the gap with 35 points in the fourth.
Boston beat Milwaukee 117-97 and Miami beat Sacramento 114-108 in the other NBA games. The Abra Weavers and San Juan Knights match in the MPBL was postponed, so that pick was not graded.
NBANBA3 games
Los Angeles Lakers 121, Detroit Pistons 116
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 14 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 116 |
 Lakers | 38 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 121 |
Los Angeles opened with a 15-2 run and led 38-14 after the first quarter. The lead reached 26 points, and the Lakers were up 61-48 at half time.
Detroit answered with 34 points in the second and 33 in the third. The Pistons scored 35 in the fourth, but Los Angeles held on. Detroit won the second half 68-60. See the full match page for the quarter scores.
38 pointsLos Angeles Lakers' first-quarter total against Detroit
Boston Celtics 117, Milwaukee Bucks 97
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bucks | 27 | 18 | 29 | 23 | 97 |
 Celtics | 25 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 117 |
Boston turned a 25-27 first quarter into a 58-45 lead at the break. A 25-4 run in the first half helped the Celtics take control.
Milwaukee led by as many as 14 early, but Boston's largest lead was 23. The Celtics added 33 in the third and 26 in the fourth to close it out. Check the full pick page for the numbers behind the result.
Miami Heat 114, Sacramento Kings 108
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kings | 30 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 108 |
 Heat | 34 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 114 |
Miami led 68-59 at half time and stayed in front through a tight second half. The lead changed hands 13 times, and Miami's biggest edge was 16.
Sacramento used a 17-0 run in the third quarter to get back in it. The Kings won the second half 49-46, but Miami's 23-22 third quarter kept the Heat ahead.
MPBLMPBL1 game
Abra Weavers vs San Juan Knights: not played
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abra Weavers | 16 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 76 |
 San Juan Knights | 12 | 16 | 9 | 28 | 65 |
The MPBL game between Abra Weavers and San Juan Knights was postponed. No score was recorded, and the pick was not graded. The full match page has the listing.
How the AI picks did
The model went 2 for 3. Boston was right as a Strong pick with an 84% chance, and Miami was right as a Strong pick at 66%. Detroit was the miss: the model gave the Pistons a 61% chance and a 3-point edge, and the pick was wrong. The Abra Weavers pick was not graded. Every graded pick is on the track record.
Pistons ✗Celtics ✓Heat ✓Abra Weavers ✓Track record (shows after 30 settled picks)
NBA Western Conference after Monday
| Team | W-L | Last game |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers ▲1 | 9-2 | W 121-116 Pistons |
| San Antonio Spurs ▲1 | 8-2 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder ▼1 | 8-2 | |
| Minnesota Timberwolves ▲1 | 8-3 | |
| Houston Rockets ▲1 | 7-3 | |
| Golden State Warriors ▲1 | 7-3 | |
| Memphis Grizzlies ▲1 | 6-3 | |
| Portland Trail Blazers ▼1 | 6-3 | |
| Denver Nuggets | 5-3 | |
| Dallas Mavericks | 6-4 | |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 4-5 | |
| Phoenix Suns | 3-5 |
MPBL North Division after Monday
| Team | W-L | Last game |
|---|---|---|
| Abra Weavers | 24-2 | W 76-65 San Juan Knights |
| San Juan Knights | 24-3 | L 65-76 Abra Weavers |
| Batang Kankaloo | 22-4 | |
| Pasay Voyagers | 15-11 | |
| Meycauayan | 14-11 | |
| Ilagan Isabela Cowboys | 14-12 | |
| Bataan Risers | 13-14 | |
| Quezon City | 13-14 | |
| Pasig City | 12-14 | |
| Valenzuela City Darkhorse | 11-15 | |
| Marikina Shoemasters | 8-19 | |
| Bulacan Kuyas | 7-19 |
What's next
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel face San Miguel Beermen on Tue 10 Nov 2026 at 7:30 PM PHT. In the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers play Atlanta Hawks at 8:00 AM. Dallas Mavericks meet Indiana Pacers at 9:00 AM, and Houston Rockets face Denver Nuggets at 9:30 AM. Phoenix Suns take on San Antonio Spurs at 10:00 AM, and Golden State Warriors play New Orleans Pelicans at 11:00 AM.
| PHT | Game |
|---|---|
| PBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 7:30 PM PHT | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel vs San Miguel Beermen |
| NBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 8:00 AM PHT | Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers |
| NBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 9:00 AM PHT | Dallas Mavericks vs Indiana Pacers |
| NBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 9:30 AM PHT | Houston Rockets vs Denver Nuggets |
| NBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 10:00 AM PHT | Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs |
| NBA, Tue 10 Nov 2026, 11:00 AM PHT | Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans |
