The Los Angeles Lakers (40-22) are set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (21-42) on Monday, March 10, 5:30 PM PST, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This game features two teams with contrasting seasons, as the Lakers aim to solidify their playoff position while the Nets look to end their losing streak.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 111-101 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday, which ended their eight-game winning streak. Key players for the Lakers include:
Luka Doncic: Leading the team with 27.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. Doncic has been a consistent offensive force for the Lakers.
Austin Reaves: Averaging 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Reaves has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Lakers.
Jarred Vanderbilt: Contributing 4.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Vanderbilt has been a key player in the Lakers’ recent success.
In their last game against the Celtics, Luka Doncic led the team with 34 points and eight rebounds. However, the Lakers struggled without LeBron James, who left the game with a groin injury in the fourth quarter. The Lakers will need to rely on Doncic and Reaves to carry the offensive load in James’ absence.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets have had a challenging season, currently sitting in the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. They are on a seven-game losing streak and are looking to bounce back after a 105-102 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Key players for the Nets include:
D’Angelo Russell: Leading the team with 13.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game. Russell has been a consistent offensive threat for the Nets.
Cameron Johnson: Averaging 19.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game. Johnson has been a reliable scorer and playmaker for the Nets.
Nic Claxton: Contributing 10.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Claxton has been a key player in the Nets’ recent success.
In their last game against the Hornets, D’Angelo Russell had his best game of the season, scoring 28 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out seven assists. However, the Nets collapsed in the fourth quarter, giving up a 22-5 run to the Hornets. The Nets will need to play a complete game to have a chance against the Lakers.
Game Insights
Points/Game: The Lakers are averaging 112.9 points per game, while the Nets are averaging 105.1 points.
Rebounds/Game: The Lakers are averaging 47.1 rebounds per game, while the Nets are averaging 41.1 rebounds.
Field Goal Percentage: The Lakers have shot at a 48.0% rate from the field this season, while the Nets have shot at a 43.9% rate.
Injuries
Lakers: LeBron James (groin), Rui Hachimura (knee), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), and Maxi Kleber (foot) are out. Luka Doncic (back) and Jaxson Hayes (knee) are questionable.
Nets: De’Anthony Melton (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), and Trendon Watford (hamstring) are out. Cameron Johnson (knee) is day-to-day.
Los Angeles Lakers – 6
Brooklyn Nets 217.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, March 9, 2025
