Opponent--Detroit Pistons.Site--Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills,...

Opponent--Detroit Pistons.

Site--Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.

Time--5 p.m.

TV--Channel 9.

Radio--KLAC (570).

Records--Lakers 10-6, Pistons 11-2.

Record vs. Pistons (1995-96)--2-0.

Laker update--Eddie Jones can tie an NBA record tonight by making at least two three-point shots. That would give him 22 consecutive regular-season games, dating back to the end of 1995-96, with more than one three-point shot, equaling the mark set last season by Mitch Richmond and Clifford Robinson.

Piston update--Why the great start after losing Allan Houston as a free agent and not being able to find a center? The schedule--the 12 opponents had a combined winning percentage of .439 heading into Thursday’s games. Grant Hill--he’s getting better. Defense--Houston’s departure, while a blow, created the opportunity for Joe Dumars to move back to shooting guard, where he is a better fit.