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Luka Doncic Continues Offensive Tear Against Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home to host the Brooklyn Nets after a successful six-game road trip. The Lakers and Nets are on opposite trajectories as the 2025-26 season winds down, as the former is looking to make a deep playoff run while the latter is in a multi-year rebuild.

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Lakers' JJ Redick Addresses Unexpected Bronny James Decision

Bronny James played his part in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. James checked into the game in the second quarter to knock down his only triple of the night.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / March 28

JJ Redick to Appeal Luka Doncic’s 16th Technical for ‘Exaggerated Push’ on Nets Star as Suspension Awaits

The Los Angeles Laker are on a very improved run but Luka Doncic is on a rollercoaster. His drop in the MVP rankings has gone parallel to all the criticism about his ‘whining.’ Does that mean he’d not lobby for himself?

Austin Reaves News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 28

Austin Reaves’ clutch play helped Lakers avoid disaster against Nets

LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t a pretty win for the Lakers against the Nets on Friday night. Despite Brooklyn having every incentive to lose and dropping nine games entering this contest, they trailed by just one entering the final quarter.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / March 28

LeBron James and his son Bronny combine for NBA history

The James family once again made its mark on NBA history Friday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the interesting decision to insert both LeBron James and his son Bronny to start the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 28

Lakers Player Ratings: Luka Drops Another 40-Point Game But Gets 16th Tech In Win Against Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers handled business with a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets, but the headline wasn’t just the scoreboard; it was Luka Doncic doing Luka things again while toeing the line, literally.

Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / March 28

Luka Doncic (41 points), Lakers stay hot vs. hapless Nets

Luka Doncic scored 41 points and Austin Reaves had 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers beat visiting Brooklyn 116-99 on Friday night, sending the Nets to their 10th straight loss.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / March 28

Luka Doncic Scores 41, Lakers Win Battle With Nets

The Los Angeles Lakers returned home after an impressive 5-1 road trip to take on a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team on Friday night. This was the second and final meeting between both teams, as Los Angeles took Game 1 in a 125-109 blowout.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / March 28

Lakers grind out win over Nets

An unnecessarily close game ended with the Lakers pulling away in the fourth for a 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets. The game began with LA taking control early.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / March 28

NBA Makes LeBron James, Bronny James Announcement During Lakers Game

Bronny James was back on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday alongside his father, LeBron James. After recently spending time in the NBA G League with the South Bay Lakers, Bronny James was called back up to the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / March 27

JJ Redick Provides New Update On Marcus Smart After Missing Third Straight Game

The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded on Friday night for their latest matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Marcus Smart, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, has missed the past three Lakers games, but JJ Redick made sure to give a glimpse at his ongoing recovery.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 27