Nets vs Lakers game has Brooklyn on top as James sits out
The Nets vs Lakers game on Monday has Brooklyn on top, 111-108, as Lebron James sits out while Luka Doncic gets a triple-double.
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NETS VS LAKERS GAME HAS BROOKLYN WINNING AT HOME AS INJURED JAMES SITS OUT
The Nets vs Lakers game has Brooklyn winning at home as an injured James sits out due to a strained left groin.
Furthermore, Noah Clowney scored 19 points, while Cam Johnson and Keon Johnson had 18 points each to lead the Nets.
Moreover, Tyrese Martin had 14 points for the Nets, who snsapped a seven-game loding streak.
Clowney scored on a dunk in the waning seconds to add a 108-106 edge.
He would later sink an extra free throw for a five-point Brooklyn lead.
DONCIC GETS TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR NAUGHT AS UNDERMANNED LAKERS STRUGGLE
Doncic got a triple-double with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists that went for naught for the Lakers.
Moreover, the 25-year-old Slovenian star shot just 8-for-26 (30.8%) from the field as the undermanned Lakers struggled on both ends.
Furthermore, Austin Reaves finished with 17 points, 10 assists, andf eight boards for the Lakers.
Gabe Vincent led Los Angeles with 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting, while rookie Dalton Knecht added 19 points on 8-for-18 shooting.
However, starting forward Rui Hachimura also joined James in the sidelines due to a knee injury.
JAMES’ RETURN UNCERTAIN AS REDDICK TRIES TO KEEP LAKERS AFLOAT
James’ return remains uncertain as coach JJ Reddick tries to keep the Lakers afloat.
Furthermore, the 40-year-old forward was earlier reported to be sidelined fror 1-2 weeks due to his injury.
Moreover, James sustained the injury during the Lakers’ recent loss to the Boston Celtics over the weekend.
Aside from James and Hachimura, Los Angeles is also missing a couple more key role players due to injuries.
Reddick hopes center Jaxson Hayes (right knee contusion), forward Dorian Finney-Smith (lft ankle soreness), Hachimura and James recover from their injuries sooner than later.
