The Los Angeles Lakers are at home on Friday night as they host the Brooklyn Nets in an interconference matchup.
Los Angles enters Friday’s game with a 47-26 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Wednesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77)Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
(Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)
In Wednesday’s victory over the Pacers, Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers as he recorded 43 points, six rebounds and seven assists while LeBron James added 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to grab another victory at home on Friday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Friday’s contest with a 17-56 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (8)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
(Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images)
Ziaire Williams led the way for the Nets in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 19 points and two assists while Ben Saraf recorded 14 points, four rebounds and seven assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Nets Injury Report: Will Danny Wolf, Noah Clowney Play?
For the Nets, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Danny Wolf and Noah Clowney.
Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (2)Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
(Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)
Brooklyn has ruled out Wolf due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
The Nets have also ruled out Michael Porter Jr. as he continues to recover from a left hamstring strain while Day’Ron Sharpe and Egor Demin are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21)Brad Penner-Imagn Images
(Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Clowney has been listed as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with a right wrist sprain.
Lakers Injury Report: Will Luke Doncic, Deandre Ayton Play?
On the other side, the Lakers have four players listed on their injury report for Friday, including Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77)David Gonzales-Imagn Images
(David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
Los Angeles has listed Doncic as questionable due to left hamstring soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since Feb. 12.
If Doncic is sidelined, the Lakers will likely rely on Austin Reaves and James to carry the load offensively while Luke Kennard could have an increased role.
The Lakers have also listed Rui Hachimura as questionable due to right calf injury management while Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero have both been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries.
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
(© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images)
The good news for the Lakers is that Deandre Ayton is off their injury report and will return against the Nets after he missed Wednesday’s victory over the Pacers due to back soreness.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Nets and Lakers from Los Angeles at 10:30 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.