Lakers fall to Pistons despite Anthony Davis’ 37 points

DETROIT — The reasoning could be the Lakers were on the fourth game of a five-game, 11-day road trip.

It could be that despite not being too far apart in the average ages of their teams (24.278 vs. 25.285), the Detroit Pistons are equipped with more speed and athleticism, especially in the backcourt.

It could be that the Lakers took an opponent lightly, given that the Pistons have been one of the league’s worst teams over the last half-decade.

Or it could be a mixture that led to the Lakers (4-3) falling to the Pistons...