Anthony Davis had season highs with 37 factors and 18 rebounds, Lonnie Walker IV added 25 factors and the Los Angeles Lakers led wire-to-wire to earn a 116-103 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday regardless of enjoying with out LeBron James.
Russell Westbrook had 14 factors and 12 assists off the Lakers’ bench, whereas Austin Reaves had 15 factors, as Los Angeles ended a five-game dropping streak and gained for simply the third time this season. James missed his second consecutive recreation with a groin damage.
Kevin Durant scored 31 factors with 9 rebounds and 7 assists because the Nets misplaced at some point after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers on the highway. Brooklyn fell to 4-2 since Kyrie Irving was given a team-imposed suspension.
Cam Thomas had 15 factors and Edmond Sumner had 13 factors for the Nets in his sixth consecutive begin rather than Irving. Brooklyn was with out Seth Curry for damage administration on his left ankle. Curry scored 22 factors in opposition to the Clippers on Saturday.
After trailing by as many as 16 factors within the second half, the Nets reduce the deficit to 91-87 with 8:28 remaining on two free throws from Durant. But the Lakers went on a 13-0 run to take management once more and push their benefit to 104-87. Walker had seven factors within the run.
Los Angeles led 109-91 on a 3-pointer from Austin Reaves with 4:11 left.
The Lakers obtained off to a quick begin, taking a 15-9 lead halfway by means of the primary quarter en path to a 26-22 lead on the finish of the opening interval. Los Angeles led by as many as 14 within the first half, taking a 55-46 benefit into the break behind 16 factors from Davis.
The Nets used a 13-3 run on the finish of the third quarter and reduce their deficit to 80-77 heading into the ultimate interval.
Los Angeles shot 48.4% from the sphere and 40.7% from 3-point vary whereas committing simply 9 turnovers. Brooklyn was held to 25.9% from the 3-point vary.
