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Recap - Nets Defeat Los Angeles 109-98

Los Angeles was victimized for 23 points and 11 assists by James Harden as the Nets defeated the Lakers 109-98 in NBA action on Thursday.

The Nets were a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 230.5.

Brooklyn got 21 points from Joe Harris and another 16 points from Kyrie Irving. James Harden contributed 11 assists, while DeAndre Jordan cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Los Angeles got 32 points from LeBron James in a losing cause and another 16 points from Kyle Kuzma. LeBron James contributed 7 assists for the Lakers, while Kyle Kuzma had 10 rebounds.

The Nets hit the break winning 64-53 before taking care of business in the second half.

Next game, Brooklyn takes its act on the road to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face Miami.