In a thrilling match on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers secured a narrow 102-101 victory over the struggling Brooklyn Nets. Austin Reaves had a career night, scoring a career-high 38 points, while LeBron James added 29 points. The Nets had a chance to win it but former Laker D’Angelo Russell missed a 3-point attempt in the final seconds.
Reaves, who shot 13 for 23 from the field and made all eight of his free throws, played a crucial role in the Lakers’ victory. James also had a strong performance, shooting 12 for 17 from the field and adding eight assists, seven rebounds, and two blocked shots. The duo combined for 65.6% of the Lakers’ total points.
Despite a late scratch by Anthony Davis due to plantar fasciitis, the Lakers managed to hold on for the win. Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura contributed 10 points each, with Jaxson Hayes scoring six points and grabbing nine rebounds in Davis’ absence. The Nets, meanwhile, had Russell, Williams, and Evbuomwan leading their scoring efforts.
The Lakers shot efficiently in the fourth quarter, making five 3-pointers to secure the win. Reaves’ clutch plays down the stretch, including setting his new career-high and assisting James on an alley-oop, were crucial in securing the victory for the Lakers.
The Lakers will look to build on this hard-fought win as they continue their push for the playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup.
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