NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons

#1 Player of the Game - Andre Drummond

Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons

On Monday, Andre Drummond was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week as he led the Pistons to a picture perfect 3-0 week by averaging 22.3 points, shooting 67 percent, as well as 18.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.3 steals per game.

What he would do to the already shorthanded Lakers was no surprise, with the lack of brilliance from LeBron James, Brandon Ingram and Tyson Chandler to protect the paint. Drummond dominated the glass with a monster rebounding performance of 23 rebounds. In 37 minutes of play, he scored 19 points on 8-of-15 field goals conversion.

Drummon leads the NBA with 56 double-doubles in the season, and should remain productive down the stretch as the Pistons continue to lock up a playoff spot. As the season is coming to a close, the Pistons have to work on their flaws and keep posting consistent numbers to make their playoff campaign deep enough.