The Lakers enter the second phase in their set of five games away from home on Monday when they take to the Barclays Center for a contest against the Brooklyn Nets.
L.A. not only lost on Saturday to the Boston Celtics, but controversy stained the game. As for Brooklyn, they remain home after handling their regional rivals the Knicks on Saturday. The matchup also marks a reunion between former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, who won a championship together with Cleveland in 2016.
Vegas has set the Nets as -9 favourites on the NBA odds, whereas the over-under established at 230.
Lakers vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds
The Lakers hold a slight 3-2 edge over the past five meetings. Then again, the Brooklyn squad has changed drastically since early 2021, from its coaches to its players, so it’s a strange head-to-head comparison. Of note, few of the games have been close, with only the Nets win on Christmas Day 2021 decided by fewer than 10 points. Conversely, the Lakers have handled the Nets with relative ease in each of their three victories.
King James and company have successfully covered four of the last five spreads. That includes Saturday’s opportunity against Boston, although one assumes they couldn’t care less about that. That cover puts them at 23-24-2 on the season ATS, which isn’t too shabby for a squad in 13th place in the West. Despite the ranking, they are only a couple of games out from play-in seeding.
The Nets are similar to their opponents with respect to point spreads. At 25-24, they’re by no means a bad bet, but nor do they inspire much confidence. In a mirror image of L.A.’s recent trend, they too have handled the spread in four of their past five outings. After a series of six games earlier in the month when the Over cashed in, the Under has granted the spoils in the last three.
Los Angeles Lakers
Where to begin with Saturday night? As it should always be when playing the Celtics, it was tense, emotions were high and, lest the elephant in the room remains unaddressed, there was controversy.
With four seconds left in a 105-105 game and the TD Garden crowd buzzing, King James drove to the basket for a vintage score. It certainly looks as though Jayson Tatum thwacked James’ left arm while attempting a layup. Surprisingly, no foul was called, with the referees admitting fault post-match. No worries, the Lakers had played rather well all night and could claim the contest in the extra frame. Only they didn’t, getting outscored 20-16 and losing 125-121. Still, a 41-point night puts LeBron that much closer to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time record. Anthony Davis was grossly ineffective in his second game back, with a -16 rating, although he did grab 10 rebounds.
Brooklyn Nets
Jacque Vaughn’s troupe needed a win and badly. The remedy came in the shape of the New York Knicks. Two days prior, the latter had come off an iconic win over the Celtics. Perhaps they were still floating off the success of that win because the host Nets, ready and willing, took the game to them from the opening tip-off.
One stat that will always bring joy to the heart of a head coach is when all five of their starters hit double-digits in points. Such was the case for Brooklyn. Irving easily led the way with 32. Joe Harris netted 16, both Royce O’Neale and Seth Curry were good for 14, and Nic Claxton contributed with 13. Irving made a sensational end-to-end play late in the fourth quarter that began with a defensive scoop and concluding with a trademark, wizardry layup between an army of defenders. New York did its best to muster a second-half comeback, but no team can overcome an opponent who shoots 55 per cent from beyond the arc. A solid and much-needed win for the Nets, 122-115lebr
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Nets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 30 Jan 1:01pm | LAL | -9 -110 | O +231 -110 |
| Closing 30 Jan 11:41pm | LAL | -9 -110 | O +231.5 -114 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
27.1 |
| Assists |
9.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
70.5 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2.49 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
23.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
27.1 |
| Assists |
9.08 |
| Rebounds |
9.24 |
| FG% |
70.5 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
2.49 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
23.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
72 |
| Steals |
1.25 |
| Blocks |
1.75 |
Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Nic Claxton (C)
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Edmond Sumner (PG)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Cameron Johnson (PF)
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Day'Ron Sharpe (C)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Nic Claxton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday. |
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| Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers. |
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| Edmond Sumner (PG) | Prob Sat | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Prob Sat | Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Cameron Johnson (PF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers. |
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| Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) | Prob Fri | Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic. |
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| Day'Ron Sharpe (C) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Wed | Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 5-7 | + - |
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O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Jan 1:01pm LAL -9 -110 O +231 -110 Closing 30 Jan 11:41pm LAL -9 -110 O +231.5 -114 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 27.1
Assists 9.08
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 70.5
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2.49
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 23.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.75
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 27.1
Assists 9.08
Rebounds 9.24
FG% 70.5
Steals 1.4
Blocks 2.49
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 23.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 8
FG% 72
Steals 1.25
Blocks 1.75
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Injuries
Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Nic Claxton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Spencer Dinwiddie (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Edmond Sumner (PG)
Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Johnson (PF)
Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Dorian Finney-Smith (SF)
Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23Day'Ron Sharpe (C)
Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Nic Claxton (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Claxton is taking a day of rest, and he will not suit up against the 76ers on Sunday.
Spencer Dinwiddie (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Dinwiddie will be absent from Sunday's showdown with the 76ers as he is taking a rest day.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Sat Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Curry is managing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - O'Neale injured his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will bounce back in time for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the 76ers.
Edmond Sumner (PG) Prob Sat Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Sumner is tending to a right hip contusion, but it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Prob Sat Wrist - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Finney-Smith is dealing with a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will face the 76ers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Cameron Johnson (PF) Prob Sat Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 1-3 2-3 + - Johnson is nursing right knee soreness, but it is not likely to affect his status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the 76ers.
Dorian Finney-Smith (SF) Prob Fri Wrist - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 3-4 + - Finney-Smith sat out the last game due to a right wrist contusion, but it is projected that he will partake in Friday's clash with the Magic.
Day'Ron Sharpe (C) Prob Fri Ankle - 30 / 03 / 23 3-6 4-6 + - Sharpe is expected to take on the Hawks on Friday despite a left ankle sprain.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Wed Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 5-7 + - O'Neale was absent from the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.