The Brooklyn Nets (13-35) will look to Michael Porter Jr. (12th in NBA, 25.6 points per game) when they attempt to knock off Luka Doncic (first in league, 33.6) and the Los Angeles Lakers (29-19) on Feb. 3, 2026 at Barclays Center.
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn NetsLos Angeles vs. Brooklyn odds
Injury reportsLakers
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
LeBron James Jr.: Questionable (Leg),
Austin Reaves: Questionable (Calf)
Nets
Ziaire Williams: Probable (Calf),
Noah Clowney: Probable (Back),
Haywood Highsmith: Out (Knee)
Stats to know
The Lakers record only 1.4 more points per game (116.1) than the Nets surrender (114.7).
The Nets tally 9.2 fewer points per game (107.1) than the Lakers allow their opponents to score (116.3).
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