NBA LIVE! LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets | December 27, 2023 | LAKERS vs NETS LIVE

NBA LIVE! LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets | December 27, 2023 | LAKERS vs NETS LIVE

Man my advice work on being a success welcome to the show way we have to have a setback to see what went wrong and go back like if you lose a game right you look back to what could we have done differently it’s the same thing in life

Go back figure out what you do what you can do differently and take it that to the next happy holidays everyone Welcome to our coverage of the NBA on 2K sports this is Brian Anderson with Clark Kellogg and Hill and giving us the rund down from the sidelines reporter Ali

Leforce now the opening lineup for the Brooklyn Nets Bridges and Johnson work as the forwards then it’s Nicholas Claxton then it’s cam Thomas and it’s Den witty in at the point and for the Lakers it’s LeBron at power forward with ad as the center cam reddish is out

There with D’Angelo Russell and it’s prince in at the three slot with the NBA season out of its early stages Now Grant there have been more than a few surprises oh I love surprises and every season there are a few guys who take a major Leap Forward something just clicks

For them or the skills all just come together but regardless it’s always a fun surprise for fans and broadcasters too so the Lakers win the [Applause] tip now here’s [Applause] Davis James outside and they pick up two fighting through contact not easy trying to Corral LeBron when he’s focused on scoring good luck

With [Applause] that here’s Thomas pass to den [Applause] witty rebound the [Applause] Lakers Russell up top he’s covered by Den witty and blocked with his palm what a defensive [Applause] play it’s Thomas on the wing back to den witty five to shoot Den Wy can’t get that one to Fall

Boy that’s got to be terribly frustrating there I mean with the defense not hustle and still misses boy he wishes he had that one back and the call is going to be yes an illegal screen and you hope this early foul doesn’t dissuade his [Applause] [Applause] aggressiveness and so it’s Johnson with

It he brings it up for the Nets Den Wy outside back to Johnson pass to Thomas pulls up high post and he gets that one he’s a producer it’s part of their plan to get him as many touches as possible well the Lakers move from Englewood to this Downtown Arena back in

99 this place has been special Clark from all time moments here VA Kobe’s 81-point game comes to mind LeBron setting the alltime NBA scoring record all those classic Shaq Kobe playoff games a few titles sprinkled in there as well special indeed shooting two [Applause] that free throw good from Davis well

Clark we often note the offensive impact from Davis but he also gets it done on the other end of the floor he is the best defender in the league in my mind when you look at all the aspects of playing defense he’s a multiple block shot champ his anticipation and timing

At the defensive end uh top shelf both free throws good from Davis and Grant this Nets team trying to set their identity at the defensive end of the floor yeah well with the players they have on the wings led by Mel Bridges they have the Personnel to be disruptive Long mobile and switchable

They give you lots of trouble now Los Angeles with it Russell finds Davis and finished off by Davis boy the former second overall pick has really worked on his passing and that was an outstanding find by Russell Den Wy outside Fires for Three Fires in the

Triple and that’s what they want to do get him open looks early the Lakers have gone two of three from the [Applause] floor Den Wy against Russell [Applause] and a little over two and A2 minutes gone here in the first heyo yo there’s the block Den Wy against Russell back to den

Witty pass to [Applause] Thomas so it’ll be two free throws he was fouled in the act of shooting it’s going to be on Anthony Davis it was a strong move the shots just a little off boy with all the contact he drew there that would have

Been a heck of a bucket he nearly got it to [Applause] [Applause] go ties it up and his next one could give him the lead well as we’ve seen throughout the history of the Lakers Clark it’s a big free agent and trade destination well I think part of it is

The weather attraction I mean guys love playing where the weather is always nice not to mention to be with a team whose goal is to win championships Vanderbilts checked in for the Lakers and now they lead as the free throw drops in for him and without a superstar

Score Grant the question has always been how does this net team generate enough offense yeah well hero ball is not going to work I mean they’ve got to push the pace and trust one another and go from good shot to great shot time called here Los Angeles decides to talk it over this

Of course their first opportunity to play Brooklyn this season these teams were similar last year both in how they treated this head-to-head matchup and where they finished in the standings yeah this is really tight I mean it’s splitting hairs when you talk about these teams you get the feeling if they

Played 10 games each side would win [Applause] five [Applause] go [Applause] about halfway through the season let’s take a look at the standings out west you take a look at the Lakers and so far they own the ninth best record in the conference not where they’d like to be I

Think for Los Angeles they’ve had some terrific moments this season but where’s the big leap upward that we’ve been waiting for yeah and you know we’ve seen them enough to know by now they’re not going to make that switch from good to great at this point not this year anyway

Got a hand on it here’s Den witty last game for him he had 14 and he lobs it up oh what a nice defensive play to disrupt the lob Johnson against Prince and first quarter we’re about 3 and A2 minutes in count that one well I really like how toian Prince plays

Within himself um he’ll take whatever the defense gives him it’s Thomas on the wing and the basket’s good off the assist from Den witty Thomas has got six starting to find his rhythm he’s cooking and he knows it and you know what they’re going to keep using I mean he’ll

Be the centerpiece of their offense today you can Bank on that tipped cringes against Prince pass to den witty here’s Thomas and Brooklyn again with a bucket that was not an easy move I mean especially against that length you know your assumption would be that he’d be at

A big disadvantage in that matchup but you’d be assuming wrong now here’s Russell eight points in his last timeout can’t connect from short range that’s going up against a defense that knows your Tendencies Bridges against Russell fires from Deep they grab their own miss the Lakers Trail they’ve been having major problems

Offensively definitely in a bit of a dry [Applause] spell and the Lakers get it back deflected Russell against Den witty inside here’s Thomas oh and makes it with the kiss he’s got 10 and what’s working here each guy is willing to make the next pass James passes to [Applause] reddish going

Inside and count that two points and a chance for one more at the line got to fight harder to get over those screw means well I’m going to credit the screen I mean that’s a good strong pick he lays there [Applause] [Applause] shot and here’s Den wty he’ll bring it

Up for the Brooklyn [Applause] Nets Bridges outside and the basket’s good off the assist from Den Wy time out Den WT he’s got his fourth assist with that last one time called here the Lakers decide to talk it over failing to find a rhythm offensively something that needs to

Change and change soon and I think this timeout guys is where you draw up some plays that are guaranteed to create some high percentage [Applause] shots [Applause] oh [Applause] and now let’s turn to the 2K leaderboard for a look at the squads that have the most points in transition over the past

10 games Los Angeles second let’s see if they’ll be able to keep scoring at this rate throughout this season over the last 10 games their ability to score and transition has been special reddish passes to Russell puts it up from 12 it’s tipped here’s Thomas oh he’s locked in drains his

Fifth shot in his many attempts the big story thus far how well they’ve shot the rock very high percentage so far and if you want to start a game hot that’s the way to do it the pass to Prince James left side CL it with a rebound that’s the

Shot they wanted it just didn’t fall you know what that’s a confidence Shaker for him though I mean that’s a shot he expects to make every time here’s Thomas 12 points for him with a step back and good got the friendly bounce off the right side of the rim Thomas has got 14

Points and that now almost all their points coming from the paint James inside Johnson on him reddish finds [Applause] Prince outside reddish oh that one’s off still out of syn boy just cannot buy a bucket guys I tell you what that’s a painful quarter for him and it’s painful for me to watch

Too pass to den witty Bridges outside three-pointer James with the rebound and that’s exactly how tightly you have to guard him every time he steps to the arc he’s just that good Russell that’s good Russell does a good job taking whatever the defense avails he doesn’t need to

Look for other options if he’s got a good look and there’s the lob and the lead increases on a crazy offensive sequence man the dunk alone would have been incredible let alone the fact that it came off a pin-point pass well I tell you what they’ve got this team just a

Step away from being completely Sleek charity stripe shot he blocks it again a defensive stalwart so far that’s six blocks protecting the rim well love the hustle here’s Thomas James with the block love the defense from James when he’s engaged and focused he can block some shots folks Haim Mira’s checked in

For the Lakers Reeves comes in for reddish fenny Smith’s checked in for Brooklyn O’Neal comes in for [Applause] Bridges here’s O’Neal as far as his production he’s averaging about eight points per game four on the clock fires top of the key he can’t hit that time yeah the half

And half balls are going their way and that’s really a function of effort and intensity you know the ball doesn’t discriminate whoever goes and gets it that’s who owns [Applause] it here’s Reeves fires from 14 was good the turnaround so difficult to perfect but hard to see anything wrong with that

One and Clark what’s most amazing about LeBron James how remarkable he is playing at his age ba there’s a lot of things that are really incredible about LeBron but that’s one of the most incredible his high level of play at his Advanced age and he’s still playing with

Great athleticism the credit to the work he’s put in and his giftedness now here’s Den wty a steady force on their offense recording around 14 and 1/2 a game one of the trickier plays to judge but it would be hard to argue against the call yeah you know the officials

Aren’t nearly as lenient as they used to be on that call as a matter of fact I know I got away with a lot of those in my playing days but that was 40 years ago Vincent checked in for Russell Nails it from three James has got five superb

Work in the pick and roll that time by LeBron James such a pro at executing in these sets takes advantage of whatever mistake the defense makes here’s Thomas 14 points for [Applause] him the three and the basket’s good off the assist from Den witty Den witty’s

Got his sixth assist of the night and James has got the ball here for Los Angeles six-point game shot from 12 got a piece of it here’s Thomas he’s got 17 pass to finish Smith here’s Thomas rejected by James out on his own on the break hey it’s James slamming it

Down LeBron showing you how he does it a stylish flush by King James oh doing damage Above the Rim that was our AT&T 5G slam cam to the wing on the [Applause] left and stolen by Vanderbilt all alone on the break jumps up hey it’s James

Slamming it down well he seems ages at times guys somehow someway LeBron continues to rip off these insane sequences time and time time again remarkable now here’s Den [Applause] Wy 149 left to play in the first and there’s a whistle that’s going to go on Jared Vanderbilt that’s his first foul

Of the game some changes for Brooklyn watford’s checked in for Claxton and it’s Walker in for [Applause] Thomas here’s O’Neal the put back it’s good on the put back already plus five in terms of rebound margin pretty clear they’re dominating that area they’ve come out

With a lot more energy and effort so far here’s Vincent still without a bucket haimura finds Vanderbilt James with the ball just five to shoot lets the three fly they get the rebound Vanderbilt no good with a layup he’s as surprised as we are most nights that bucket is automatic download here’s fenny

Smith rebound by the Lakers James has got five rebounds tonight here’s Reeves yep that one goes defensively they’ve got to get more bodies in the paint that’s three straight field goals from below the free throw line here’s Walker o a clear foul there on the Miss shot so he’ll get a pair at

The [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] line [Applause] [Applause] free throw good [Applause] walker [Applause] he does not get the second one well the value of Jared Vanderbilt as a strong Wing Defender is pretty undeniable Clark you cannot win consistently without players like Jared Vanderbilt I mean you need a shutdown Defender that has

Versatility and it’s a skill that he takes a lot of pride in he’s worked at he brings a lot to the table at that end of the floor and book it for Vanderbilt hey they’re just getting pushed around inside yeah you can’t can’t say that with enough emphasis I mean the

Defenders are just not being aggressive enough down low you got to play with some physicality in the paint 7-second difference between the shot clock and the game clock Walker for three and Reeves pulls it down Los Angeles has gone two for three from outside the ark count it all three of his attempts

Have gone in Den Wy with it throws it up High stol it away nice job to interrupt the alleyoop attempt and so it’s LeBron James making things happen for Los Angeles dominating on the glass what a quarter back to the game after this break [Applause] and this has been a fairly close game

Through the first quarter we’ll see what happens here in the second taking a look at the Lakers performance here guys what are your thoughts that’s simple offensively they limited their turnovers defensively they forced turnovers yeah I like the way they forced a ton of turnovers and then took advantage of

Those turnovers with opportunistic baskets Brooklyn trailing on the court right now second quarter for the Nets Walker the offg guard and bridges the small forward Johnson is out there with trenden Watford and it’s Den witty in at the point guard position Johnson passes to deny six to shoot

Up and over Russell deny gets the bucket Den wy’s got his second bucket on the night these teams have really gone back and forth yeah five lead changes already this one’s going to be a battle for [Applause] sure outside Davis here’s aim mura Second Chance effort tries yet

Again oh and that Miss makes him for four not a great start and so Den Wy will bring it up for Brooklyn their biggest lead of the game was nine it’s off to Detroit after this game where they will face the Pistons that’ll be the second of two games on the [Applause]

Road Russell with the rebound the Lakers have got none of their first three shots to fall so far in the second Davis with room to shoot and he gets it to go Hitting off the back of the Ring Rim Davis has got six love the Readiness of AD he’s already

Prepared himself to shoot before receiving the ball Walker finds Den [Applause] witty that one drops three for six now they’re punishing those late defensive rotations getting good looks inside throughout the half and from the sideline let’s catch up with allly for the Lakers to be successful coach Darin

Ham said quote Anthony Davis is the key none of this works if he’s not available and hitting on all cylinders we’ve all seen what can happen when he’s healthy and playing at a high level it’s just a matter of managing his body Brian that’s a good point that’s true for everybody

Too thanks Ally and Davis with the block Prince has checked in for Reeds Claxton he’s checked in for Brooklyn [Applause] [Applause] and we’re about two minutes into the second quarter here it’s dwy on the wing pass to Claxton shot clock at six the Nets need to get off a shot

Here and it’s ER that time on the assist by Bridges well Clark is it just me or have we seen a little bit of a Resurgence in zone defense in the NBA the last few years yeah I think your um spot on there it is a little more used

And a little more part of the tool kit of coaches now in the NBA zone defense is in part because teams are stretching you out with the three-point shot from every position and every spot on the floor and so it’s a nice wrinkle to perhaps stretch it out defensively by

Plane Zone where you have guys covering those perimeter spots from an area standpoint instead of just an individual man [Applause] standpoint free throw good walker Thomas he’s checked in for Brooklyn and both free throws good for Walker and we’re now a little over 2 and A2 minutes into the

Second boy they’d love if anyone could get a bucket yeah their offense has been grinding to a hole Russell finds reddish offt Target from three-point range Brooklyn’s gone three of six from Deep so [Applause] far here’s Thomas guarded by Russell Thomas misses here’s aim mura again with the

Block and that’s nine blocks and you know he’s going to be coming hard for that 10th one too time called here Los Angeles decides to talk it over yeah they’re hoping to turn things around with this timeout yeah you know they had to do something anything to stop this run you can’t just

Let it go on any longer [Applause] for [Applause] let’s take a look at the numbers for D’Angelo [Applause] Russell [Applause] on defense the Nets they’ve only given up two points this quarter pass to reddish the shot that time not on target Some solid defense from Claxton hey the

Struggle is real he hasn’t found much success with his offense today well he’s cooking with with grease he’s got things flaming up looking for an opportunity every time down the floor when he’s at hot now here’s haimura no made baskets yet outside Davis aim mura against Johnson and it’s aim mura missing he

Hasn’t been able to find his touch this quarter to me it appears he’s starting to lose his composure a little bit we’ll see if he can regroup and get get back into a better Rhythm tries again and it’s Bridges laying it in bridges has got five points yes such a gifted

Athlete I like how bridges uses his vertical to track down offensive rebounds and one of the better defenders in the league Grant Mel Bridges he’ll lock you down oh he will be a often matched up against the opponent’s best score and he is just so fierce but he

Also helps you generate offense hitting threes and extending the defense to create room to operate now here’s [Applause] Walker to the middle stolen by Davis and that one is hammered home adding insult to injury with the dunk off the steel nice to see a good play on

D that led to some fireworks well turning defense to offense we talk about it all the time try to hit your opponent at the other end before they can set up the defense and that one’s good Five Points in the game Brooklyn with a ball they’re on a 14-4 [Applause] Run here’s Thomas 19 points in the game outside [Applause] Walker over Russell tried to bank it in but but it misses that’s a rare Miss for him inside he may have just rushed it a bit maybe lost concentration too here’s Davis and the bucket counts and he is on

His way to the line he’ll try to make it a three-point [Applause] play and a moment here to take a look at some hustle stats for the Nets they’ve been pretty intimidating on the defensive end knocking away shootings containing Shooters and making it tough to find looks tell you what they have

Outworked the opposition and have capitalized on the putbacks bagging their own groceries tonight [Applause] boys that free throw good from Davis at his best Davis is an MVP caliber player one of the true Fran size guys in the lead here’s Thomas feish [Applause] covering Russell against Walker and it

Goes out of bounds that one off Davis [Applause] for Three Bridges and so it’s Russell with it he brings it up for the Los Angeles Lakers they Trail by six and finished off by Davis ad just shoving past the inside contact that time powerful move getting it done here’s Thomas following the

Score by the [Applause] Lakers now Walker up and over Russell offensive board Claxton oh a rim rattling two-handed jam and I just love how he’s making the effort plays that everyone around him appreciates it is certainly making an impact tonight well you know if you’re not going to take care of the defensive

Glass it’s going to be hard to Come Away with the win and so it’s the Lakers with it the that’ss making their last shot kept alive here’s Davis it’s deflected and and he’s able to get it back the Nets have gotten seven of 15 shots here in the second quarter to the

Paint oh it’s stolen by aim mura and they’re on the break there’s another block swatting shots away with ferocity he is not messing around in this one here’s Bridges rebound collected by Anthony Davis Davis has got his fifth Rebound in this one reddish passes to Russell pass to [Applause] Davis second shot

Opportunity he Nails it that’s his fifth make it 11 tries nice put back on that follow from Davis was just determined to get that [Applause] rebound Walker against Russell here’s [Applause] Thomas that one goes and that’s his ninth made shot in 12 attempts credit the plays they’re calling for him getting him

Right now some good [Applause] shots now here’s Russell he’s been contributing over 15 a game pass to Davis 16 ft out he blocks it again what a defensive performance 12 blocks he is shutting them down right now rich finds Walker here’s [Applause] Thomas stripped it [Applause] away outside reddish here’s aim mura

Johnson with the defensive effort you know he looks a little off-kilter to me this quarter still trying to find his rhythm it’s Walker on the wing checked by Davis out to brid [Applause] Davis against Walker shot clock at five shoots over Davis Walker shot is off

I’ll tell you what we know he’s been struggling tonight but his teammates have pitched in Big Time here’s Davis and he makes it on the layup Davis has got 11 points in the quarter I tell you what guys there’s not much more he can do I mean he’s been on fire yet they

Still Trail in this game timeout called Brooklyn they defeated Detroit in their last game oh man they were in total control really doing anything they wanted it was that level of dominance and you know everything seemed to just kind of flow naturally form felt like they were in a Groove from the opening

Tip [Applause] [Applause] I [Applause] of and the Lakers will go for a different look here Vanderbilt’s checked in for aim mura James comes in for Prince Reeves is checked in for reddish and Vincent is subbed in for Russell a big group substitution here for Brooklyn watford’s checked in for Claxton finny

Smith comes in for Thomas O’Neal he’s checked in for Bridges and it’s Den witty in for Walker here’s O’Neal no point so far and it’s good first made shot in four attempts well I like the opportunistic attitude right there as well as the aggressive finish inside the Lakers Trail here’s

Vincent pass to James the three is up Den Wy with a rebound Den wt’s got four rebounds now rebounded by the Lakers Davis has got eight rebounds in the game and they’ve been able to maintain this lead despite his inconsistency from the field James passes to Davis rebounded by the Nets they’ve led

By as many as 11 now here’s Den Wy he’s covered closely on the wing finny Smith rebound the Lakers Davis has got nine rebounds now poke loose and Watford pulls it down showing great intensity around the rim it’s part of why he’s a respected Defender and you

Know what he’s not going to give up an easy finish at The Rim I mean that’s just against his [Applause] Constitution lays it up and in this fite Excell defense Davis has got 17 points and so Den Wy will bring it up for the Brooklyn Nets they leave by four pass to

O’Neal Den witty right side Vanderbilt pulls it in Vanderbilt’s got his fifth Rebound in this one James outside lets it go from 14 here’s Davis soft touch off the glass Davis has got 19 points boy absolutely no Rim protection leading to a lot of easy buckets here pass to finish Smith to the

Inside Watford gets the bucket watford’s got his second basket really good pass from fenny Smith he understands that you can’t squeeze that orange if you got somebody ready to catch and shoot there’s 39 seconds left in the second James with the [Applause] ball it’s not going to go for

Him the Nets with a lead 23 seconds left in the second [Applause] quarter unload from 13 O’Neal misses inside pass to Reeves it’s stolen by Johnson and here they come here’s Den witty throwing it down on the Breakaway Jam great teamwork on that drive punctuated by a strong finish that is

The perfect fast break guys getting a hoop before the defense can get set and so it’s the Brooklyn Nets leading by six as we wrap up the quarter their entire defense is designed to stop LeBron right now and that’s been effective and don’t go far we’ll be right

Back it’s the 2K sports halime show hey everybody Welcome to the 2K sports halim program I’m Ernie Johnson alongside Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny the Jets Smith Brooklyn found themselves in a close game in the first some good action During the period as it was just a

One-point game at the end of one they took control in the second quarter ending the half up by six Kenny your thoughts on the Net’s first half well if you compare the assist numbers you can see who’s been the superior team on and they’re playing a much better brand of

Basketball that bolds well for them the rest of the we and Shaq what you think about the Lakers well a lot of their points came in transition they dictated the pace of the game it was a fast pace put the defense back on his heels I say

Keep attacking the second half do not slow down and that’s all we have for now tell the folks goodbye Shaq tell the folks goodbye Kenny goodbye go to Kevin [Applause] Harland and if you’re just joining us we played through the first half in a game that’s been fairly even so [Applause]

Far Brooklyn’s gotten three of their seven threes to find the net in this matchup it’s LeBron at power forward with ad as the center D’Angelo Russell is out there with Cam reddish and it’s prince in its small forward that’s who’s in the game for the Lakers and slammed

Dunk by James simply found the open man there because he read the defense well done by Davis then W he passes to [Applause] Claxton pass to Thomas 11 ft out it goes he’s 10 for 13 so much confidence pick works well there but the defense left a lot to be desired

Yeah that’s not the defense you need you got to be tougher defensively now here is James count it James has got 13 and the net shooting 46% a decent average so far pass to Thomas launches a three and the basket’s good off the assist from Den witty Den wt’s got his seventh

Assist of the game with that last [Applause] one outside Russell to the paint oh LeBron sending it home they’re finding ways to get the ball into the paint five consecutive buckets and on the flip side The Defenders have to show more fight on the interior they’ve got to offer more resistance

Here Den Wy passes to Bridges now here’s Johnson checked by James shot is up it’s tipped outside reddish down low here’s Davis and he takes it in for the layup off a very nice feed Davis has got 21 points in the game for Brooklyn they’ve got two

Of three from the floor in this third [Applause] quarter and now around two minutes gone by in this [Applause] half Den witty against Russell rebound collected by Anthony Davis Davis has got rebound number 12 here already in the game pass to Prince and there’s a whistle he’ll head

To the line to shoot two that’s on male Bridges you know torian Prince is not the guy you want to send to the foul line [Applause] [Applause] and he makes the first well I like the fact that Prince um does a good job picking his spots he’s not a guy that

Forces things U kind of lets the game come to him naturally [Applause] [Applause] and so he makes both from the line already a very confident player knocking down those free throws only fuels that not quite two and A2 minutes played here in the second half Den Wy passes to

Thomas two points that one goes Thomas has got 28 and here’s James 15 points in the [Applause] game and he’s going for the love and the lob disrupted not to be to the middle here’s Den witty that’s bucket number five he’s 5 for 12 now when it’s this close every bucket

Matters you need good looks reddish on the [Applause] wing pass to [Applause] James LeBron a smooth operator inside boy that’s five buckets in a row now watch out looking like a well oiled machine coming out of the break here’s Thomas reddish covering here’s Thomas 28 points for him

Count that bucket Thomas has got 30 points clutch buckets he’s Paving the way as they hit the home stretch pass to James what muscle from James well they’re still losing but it’s not because of him he’s been lights out this quarter and the net call time here [Applause] [Applause] w [Applause] oh

Aim Mira’s checked in for Los Angeles and the Nets also making a change Walker checked in Russell against dwiti out left to the wing and he lobs it up to the rim and it’s Bridges with the jam oh an athletic Jam by Bridges going up high Russell with the ball pass to

Aima over Walker Second Chance shot tipped and the 2K leader board showing us the assist leaders over the last month number five LeBron James his teammates trust that if they get open he will find them they’re really in a groove right now and a chance to catch

Up on some numbers here the hustle stats for the Nets well you have to like what you’ve seen from them defensively they’ve done well contesting shots and have managed to Come Away with some blocks too and I love the fact they kept the pressure on really pushing that ball

Running it up the flooor I love seeing that a team staying aggressive even when they’re playing [Applause] [Applause] well both free throws good from Davis and they’ve done well from the free throw line this half no misses yet and that efficiency as you know so critical when you’re looking to overcome a

Deficit you got to be close to perfect and can’t waste scoring opportunities and they’ll keep possession and every year Bridges seems to take another leap his work ethic and drive to improve is [Applause] impressive [Applause] take a break take a break Two [Applause] Shots first one Falls for [Applause] him [Applause]

Bridges hits them both now Russell Walker pulls down the board and Walker’s got the ball here for the Brooklyn Nets they’ve led by as many as 11 here’s Thomas another shot and Claxton gets the bucket claxton’s got eight that’ll drive your coach crazy failing to box out

Those a free point Point you’re giving away you got to work harder on the glass now here’s Davis give him 23 and he lobs it up top trying to go for a lob there excellent defense and anticipation to stop it to the paint here’s Bridges and so he draws the foul headed

To the line to shoot a pair and let’s see what the Brooklyn Nets have coming up on Tuesday they continue the road trip heading out to Detroit to take on the Pistons and then on Wednesday they’ll be taking on Chris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks and

You know for that match up with the Thunder no question they’ll be amped for that one eager to prove themselves against a tough opponent bre take a break Two [Applause] Shots that’s good from Bridges [Applause] Bridges hits them both if they keep hitting free throws at this clip it’ll

Help them seal the deal yeah they’ve not missed a single foul shot this half and that’s taking care of business fellas now here is James 19 points in the Game Boy and that is a bunch of rebounds for a player who’s not the biggest guy out there Bridges finds Den witty here’s

Thomas over rashim mura got a piece of it Davis the pass to reddish stolen by deny here’s Thomas reddish covering 11 ft out Thomas misses the Lakers have gotten six of 10 shots to fall in this third quarter left side reddish that’s in there Davis with the

Assist reddish is got seven points in the game the ball distribution was there I mean outstanding work all the way around timeout called Brooklyn [Applause] all [Applause] [Applause] the Lakers making a switch here Reeves is checked in finny Smith’s checked in for Brooklyn O’Neal comes in for Thomas

The Nets have gone seven of 13 in the second half now here’s DWI tightly guarded the shots good 13 points in the game his arrows been trending up as of late and he’s been magnificent tonight I wasn’t quite sure if he’d be able to maintain

That same level of play I had my doubts coming into this game but consider my doubts disappear all right let’s check in with Ali leforce but the last five MVP award winners have come from Europe and this summer we saw Victor wanyama from France drafted first overall and that’s good for business Deputy

Commissioner Mark Tatum said the numbers are large they start with a B that’s how big the business is internationally but we think we’re just scratching the surface yeah that’s a good point thanks Ally good stuff and some changes here for the Lakers Vanderbilt’s checked in for Davis

And Vincent is subbed in for reddish and the Nets also making a change watford’s checked in for Bridges [Applause] [Applause] one shot free throw good den witty the Lakers have gone eight of 13 in the second [Applause] half here’s Vincent still no points it’s James on the wing from

Downtown James from distance easy work he’s come out here in the second half and done a nice job moving getting good looks and finding his range now here’s Den Wy he’s got 16 outside Walker Fades goes back up Watford gets the bucket watford’s got his third bucket of the night I mean

They’ve been Relentless just keep getting shots at The Rim well the defensive rotations could been a step slow and has really helped them get that ball inside Time After Time here’s [Applause] Vincent pass to Reeves driving to the basket just three to shoot and he drops in the layup off

The glass Reeves has got eight nice move to get inside and create a good look for himself then W he passes to O’Neal the ball’s knocked loose here’s [Applause] Vincent goes up from the top of the key den Wy with a rebound Den Wy got his seventh rebound here

Tonight here’s O’Neal James with the block pass break here come the Lakers here’s Vanderbilt oh and he got fouled on his way up he’ll head to the line to shoot two it’s going to be on Lonnie Walker yeah and you never want to let shots at The Rim go uncontested yeah I couldn’t

Agree with you more I mean that’s the message they were sending with that foul nothing easy [Applause] inside [Applause] no good on the free throw Thomas he’s checked in for [Applause] [Applause] Walker and he sinks the second here’s Den witty 16 points for him pass to [Applause]

O’Neal doesn’t go for him good de by Vanderbilt the Lakers [Applause] Trail oh that oh wow set him up and let LeBron finish and man LeBron’s taking things into his own hands with head alyu really impressive timeout called [Applause] Brooklyn [Applause] oh go and let’s have a look at the centers and

Power forwards around the league who have been hot from the three-point Arc over the past 10 games fourth LeBron James and these bigs have refined their games to the point where they’re a threat to score from anywhere on the floor and these guys are really incredible I mean on one trip they give

You points in the paint on the next trip they give you points behind the arc boy talk about range and versatility and spad you got it Los Angeles has gotten three of their seven threes to find the net in this matchup and it’s slammed in

By AI Muran he showing a good handle an area where hachim mura continues to make [Applause] strides p w he passes to [Applause] Thomas pass to O’Neal for three rebounded by the Lakers James has got his seventh rebound of the game with that last one here’s Reeves back to James just five on the clock drives to the hoop for the tie rebound Brooklyn they’ve led by as many as [Applause] 11 it’s Thomas on the wing give him 30 pass to O’Neal to win the cold spell hits a three-pointer O’Neal’s got five points a total defensive collapse I mean

No reason to allow him that kind of face from behind the ark here’s Reeves give him eight points now laid it in with a nice touch off the window Reeves has got four points this quarter once he breaks out the crossover you just know something special is about to happen watching

Here 11 left in the third quarter then W he passes to Thomas yes and a nice assist from Den witty Den witty’s got his ninth assist of the game now and so it’s James with it he brings it up for the Lakers it’s a five-point

Game and at home for the next game it’ll be Charlotte pulling in to face him it’s game three of a trifecta at home now here is James he’s got 24 here’s Reeves back to Vanderbilt out to James just for to shoot and the Lakers hit again from Deep that’s his

Third triple of the night his second since halftime Brooklyn has gone five of 10 from Beyond the three-point line in this [Applause] game then wood he passes to O’Neal 26 seconds left to play in the third quarter haimura with the defensive effort they push it up up four on

Three good d by FY Smith a perfect example of how to protect the rim and you know guys I love his fight and grit on the interior I mean he never lets a shot go uncontested it’s Den Woody on the wing with one on the clock the shot

Comes out it’s still anybody’s game as we reach the end of three that’s out in front leading by just two and coming up as soon as we return from break the fourth quarter gets [Applause] underway and now we have a moment to reveal our State Farm assist to the

Game yeah just shredding the defense with that feed zero chance to stop that yeah that’s just a brilliant read of the defense I mean it was also excellent anticipation of the movement of his teammates before the pass just great Harmony on all sides and with these teams locked in a

Very close contest this fourth quarter promises to be a good one and so in the game for the Nets Johnson at the floor with Claxton Center then it’s Mel Bridges then it’s cam Thomas and it’s Den witty in at the point guard position and Mel Bridges picks up the foul that’s

His third foul of the [Applause] game Russell deciding where to go with it to tie it up here’s James wow some sturdy inside play from LeBron looks like we starting to see a pattern here not afraid to get in the pain and get wet well I agree with you for their last

Five baskets have been exactly of that variety Thomas passes to [Applause] deny and he’s going for the up here that makes it a triple double for him what a Major Impact he’s had on this game Los Angeles has gone four of eight from three a nice percentage outside [Applause]

Russell oh two vicious points from the King hey I really like what I’m seeing from LeBron here tonight keeping it simple he’s going to the hot hand which is him that’s pretty good den Woody against Russell Den Wy passes to Thomas into the lane and Davis with the block

Expert timing by Davis on the Block right when the ball was at his Apex he got it now here’s Russell guarded closely and again it’s the Lakers and guys let’s get your take on the hustle stats for Los Angeles they’ve been so aggressive getting out on shooters all game long nothing’s getting

Past this defense and that to me has been impressive and we also got to talk about the number of points they’ve scored in transition just jumping all over the opposition in this regard here’s Den Wy the Lakers getting their last shot to go here’s Bridges oh and there’s the whistle on

The shot so two free throws for him coming up you love the assertiveness Bridges plays with accepting contact while he’s trying to score [Applause] shooting [Applause] two and he knocks down the first [Applause] one [Applause] Bridges hits them [Applause] both moving along two minutes gone in the [Applause] fourth outside Russell pass to

[Applause] Prince no good that time nice D from Bridges here’s Thomas and the foul is called he missed it so he’s got a couple of free throws coming his way it’s going to go on cam reddish man the defender really went after him yeah if you’re

Going to foul then make sure that you don’t give a chance for the n one shooting [Applause] two the first one Falls [Applause] so he gets them [Applause] both fourth quarter of play we’re about 2 and 1/2 minutes through it [Applause] now now here’s Davis he’s guarded by Claxton [Applause] Russell against

Dwy O Plenty of contact on that shot officials call the foul and he’ll take two free throws now despite the wiry frame taking it up strong inside and D’Angelo will get free [Applause] throws and the first one at the line is good guys it’s always good to see a young

Player start to mature in front of our eyes and Russell has been that kind of guy he’s done a great job figuring out how to become a better [Applause] leader and both free throws good for Russell little over two and 1/2 minutes of pass here in the fourth Prince against

Bridges pass to den [Applause] witty back to [Applause] Bridges here’s Thomas Bullseye Thomas has got four points this quarter yeah making the smart pass there I mean Bridges doesn’t just hold the [Applause] ball inside here’s Davis and the bucket is good and his fantastic performance from the last game has carried over to

Tonight and you know that’s how it goes with him I mean his hot streaks guys don’t last minutes they last days here’s Thomas pass to den witty rebound the Lakers Russell’s got four rebounds now down low here’s Davis goes up and lays it in nice and

Easy Davis has got 29 you got to love how they’ve been crashing the boards fighting hard for every Miss I certainly do you know I like to see guys do their work inside their rebounding has been excellent and that’s always important in a close game here’s Thomas and Davis with the

Block here’s Prince that falls nice nice assist by Russell Russell’s got his seventh assist here tonight it’s beginning to seem like they’ve gotten complacent defensively they showed much more intensity in the first half pass to den [Applause] wtti and he banks in the layup Denwood he’s got nine points here in the second

Half instead of risking something on the perimeter he just works it inside yeah you want to get those sure things down the stretch and that close to the bucket he is a sure thing Bridges against Prince again with the block making his presence felt on this end and just

Holding down the fort ba anchoring the defense here’s Thomas reddish covering Thomas misses ooh he really came close to leveling the score there yeah you know and after the way they fought back into it here in the fourth that would have been a big bucket for him now

Here’s Den Wy it’s bridges on the wing back to den [Applause] Wy pass to [Applause] Thomas and he sinks that one hitting the back of the rim on the way in Thomas has got 38 points and James has got the ball here for the Los Angeles Lakers here’s

Davis and blocked that one goes King off the glass pass here’s Thomas deflected outside reddish and there’s the L and Davis slams it home well there’s not a better Target in all of the NBA in Davis for the alley the Nets have gotten four of nine shots to go in during this fourth

Quarter Johnson on the [Applause] wing pass to Thomas to take the lead rebounded by LeBron James has got nine rebounds in the game boy he’s getting it done reddish and he jams it after taking the nice feed on the Run knowing exactly where his guys are at all times that’s a

Nice dime from the [Applause] King now here’s Den witty rebounded by the Lakers Russell’s got his fifth Rebound in this one that one’s good from James on the assist by Russell now it’s a six-point Laker lead even when LeBron faces resistance he just turns up the dial of intensity and gets it

Done and deny here we go up and over Russell and misses it off the right side of the rim Los Angeles has gone four of nine so far from the perimeter the shot by by James no good Brooklyn has gotten five of 11 threes to drop so far in this [Applause]

Game Bridges against Prince Bridges passes to Johnson here’s Thomas it’s all in by reddish and the Lakers shooting 60% here in the fourth quarter terrific efficiency and the basket is good he got to go and he took the bump so a free throw coming up an opportunity at a three-point [Applause] [Applause]

Play Brooklyn trailing here’s Thomas pass to den [Applause] witty on the take and it’s blocked by Davis and Claxton gets the bucket making the most of that possession unwilling to give up on the [Applause] play James deciding where to go with it pass to reddish from Deep rebounded by

Johnson and the net shooting 33% this hasn’t been their quarter here’s Bridges yes and a nice assist from deny and it’s now only a five-point Los Angeles lead Johnson against [Applause] James pass to reddish six on the shot clock the Lakers got to get one up late clock Den Wy against

Russell it’s Thomas on the wing James with the rebound James has got rebound number 10 tonight with that last one here’s Prince shoots from the right block here’s Davis o and he took a hard foul on the shot so he’ll head to the line to shoot a pair it’s on Nick

Claxton you look at ad and you know he’s taken a share of contact over the course of his career and quite honestly that just comes with the territory when you’re a dominant offensive player like [Applause] him the first free throw is [Applause] good both free throws good from Davis Den Wy with

It and the officials will call the illegal screen here he went a decent amount of time before his first turnover there it’s really been a good safe stretch of basketball from him to this point and so Prince will bring it up for the Lakers outside [Applause] reddish pass to James I [Applause]

See Russell against dwit he takes the three there’s another rebound and he hauls in his 20th rebound just dominating the glass when ad gets going like this it’s almost impossible to slow him down he’s got so many different ways to beat you timeout called Brooklyn you got to like what

Anthony Davis has done in this game with the amount of damage he’s doing inside a defensive adjustment must be [Applause] made [Applause] oh [Applause] and now we present our New Balance player of the game Anthony Davis think about this he has owned this game from start to finish wow so impressive the

Defense literally looked helpless trying to stop him out there he has been Far and Away the best player on the court and it’s not close boy you can see the amazing relationship he’s built with the hometown fans and it motivates him to always give them his very best and

Keeping us updated from the sideline Ali leforce Jack Von had some advice for the team over that last break coach wanted his guys to ignore the scoreboard he said don’t even look at the numbers just take it possession by possession make every chance count and we’ll see where

We stand at the end of this game back to you guys appreciate the report [Applause] Ally so it’s the Lakers now Los Angeles has gone 0 for three here in the fourth now James outside reddish launches it the rebound by the Nets Johnson’s got nine rebounds [Applause] now here’s Thomas redish covering

Offensive rebound here’s Claxton and he was fouled while in the act of shooting so he’ll take two free throws it’s on LeBron [Applause] [Applause] James shooting two [Applause] good on the first and that brings him with an eight [Applause] and he cannot convert on the second that

Misses he’s going to be kicking himself all night this isn’t the time to be wasting opportunities pass to Russell back to James clock at six lets it Go a chance to extend the lead to double digits but it’s no good Brooklyn has gotten five of 11 threes to drop so far

In this game the steel now here’s reddish James outside the floater he blocks it again another SWAT and he’s been a force on defense all game long man I’ve never seen anything like this he’s now tied for second all time on the list for most blocks in a

Game he can’t get it to go good work defensively by Russell no need to rush here take your time take your time this is where you can reset and try to get a good shot here’s James and he’s going to the line for two the officials saw contact while he was

Going up bully ball LeBron has been doing that since he stepped into the [Applause] lead so the first one drops and that’ll put him up by nine guys I tell you what just really enjoyable watching LeBron still do his thing I mean we’re witnessing extended [Applause] greatness it’s both from the

Strike 50 seconds left in the final quarter here’s Thomas redish covering here’s Thomas Johnson on the wing down to five on the shot clock pass to Thomas and Davis with the block reddish passes to James shoots over Johnson shots good by James James has got 37 their home crowd

Has energized them all game now they’re closing it out and I think they can start that celebration right now I mean what a terrific team Victory Thomas misses and here’s James and so it’s the Lakers easily grabbing this one even early on in this game they

Appeared happy to be playing at home and it makes a huge difference once they started to get into a Groove you never really felt like they wouldn’t come out on top and now we have Ali leforce standing with the player of the game allly take it away safe and we’ll see you

Nearing the Midway point of the season now GA what do you think is most important for teams to focus on at this point I think just trying to establish overall continuity you want to head into the second half of the season with some momentum behind you as well as just

General confidence here are the starters for Brooklyn the postand it’s Johnson and Clon then it’s Thomas then it’s Bridges and it’s Den witty in at the point guard and so the Los Angeles Lakers get the first points of the Ball Game Pass to Thomas over redish that’s good for

Thomas on the assist by dwiti poor design there defensively they they know he’s a knockdown shooter from that spot that’s not coming with the right mentality the defender neither closes the space nor challenges the shot that’s frustrating as a coach boy Prince wide open and another three for the Lakers

LeBron James always surveying the floor few players in the history of the game have the court Vision that LeBron has now here’s Den witty and the call is going to be yes yes it is an illegal screen ref’s calling it close already as he picks up a quick early

Foul Los Angeles has gone two of two from three-point range here in the first [Applause] quarter Johnson against James pass to Davis over Clon and Davis can’t get it to [Applause] go it’s Thomas High post Los Angeles Cameron rubish that’s his first personal foul first team foul Brooklyn

Shooting their first free throws tonight the first trip to the stripe in this one and their success rate on the season right around 7 [Applause] 7% and the first one at the line is good [Applause] that one Falls so he hits both of them and GA this next team kind of slim on

The interior don’t you think how can they be most effective well you’ve got to press that Advantage as far as as quickness and get out and run and challenge imposing digs to cover you in space Here’s Thomas following the basket by LeBron James and in the first a little over a

Minute and a half in Den witty passes to Johnson lock at six it’s Thomas outside grince grabs the miss Lakers have gone three of four from the field to start out the game the pass to [Applause] Davis now here’s reddish Thomas covering fls it up for Davis and Davis throws it

Down the addit muscle Davis has put on helping him on these tough finishes flexing on him there Thomas surveying the D din witty against Russell now here’s Thomas he’s tightly guarded that one drops for pick works well there not much resistance from the deep it takes incredible effort to stay

Connected to the hip of the offensive player you’ve got to want to work now here is Russell eight points his last outing pass to Davis over Claxton and it’s Davis missing well seized up just a little bit at the last second that’s one he normally converts

And Thomas here we go great D that time from Davis and it’s Davis with the ball for the Lakers this game against Brooklyn here it’s their first look at the Nets and this was as even a matchup as you’ll find in the NBA split the season series

Down the middle want a piece you know both teams are competitive but not necessarily playing yet at a championship level and part of what makes this battle so intriguing is how close they are nets Trail by six Den wty outside here’s Thomas score the basket is third after five shots and he is

Really in a zone right now playing and scoring with confidence Now Russell still scoreless and looks like the legal pick was set yep that’s right they don’t get their attention and not the most common call you’ll see in the NBA but hard to argue that pick wasn’t illegal it is really difficult to get your feet completely set to stay

Completely still it’s almost surprising to me that it isn’t called more often now here’s Den witty he’s certainly been a consist and piece of their offense averaging about 14 and2 points a game reddish the pass to Russell back to reddish and he makes the bucket gets the whistle and now a three-point play

Chance here for him and their offense already in a flow some Stellar shooting to jump out this foul and a moment now to look at the scoring approach in terms of where the points are coming from for Los Angeles and guys they’ve done a great job beating their bigs in side

They are just punishing the opposition in the paint yeah and in addition their ball movement has really Unleashed their offense boy they’ve been fun to watch that free throw good from reddish here now is Den witty last time 14 points for him trying to find Johnson

He’s got it now and that one drops and their post play has been really solid off the bat Los Angeles leading by five pass to [Applause] reddish Davis down low Clon covering Davis with the bucket and that’s a shot Davis will make 10 out of 10 times he’s just so strong

Inside Thomas passes to den witty inside here’s Bridges Anthony Davis with the rebound and he did everything he could to make that shot as difficult as possible we call that a great contest you know this is something he brings to the table the ability to Anchor your defense LeBron no

Luck boy in that close he’s almost automatic but boy that’s pretty good defense wow Twitty outside pass to [Applause] Thomas five the shoot from Deep got a hand on it to the inside James and finished off by LeBron oh stop it that one just too easy for LeBron James So High Above the

Rim that’s Trail by nine in witty scoreless thus far there’s the pass to Bridges it’s stolen by Davis prince in the corner three-pointer it’s hauled in by Claxton hard to figure out how he doesn’t knock that one down no defender in Sight Den witty surveying the floor Johnson outside and contact on the shot so he’ll be shooting free throws here that’s his second person this is his first trip to the line tonight at the line for the Nets Cameron Johnson taking two [Applause] shots two [Applause] shot and that one Falls for

Johnson the Lakers making a switch here Vanderbilt’s checked in O’Neal’s checked in for Brooklyn Walker comes in for [Applause] Thomas and Johnson drops them both you can tell when he steps to the line the kind of confidence he has in himself it’s written all over his body Language LeBron passes to vanderville and a lot of contact on that one so he’ll shoot two here all right a chance to see some stats for Johnson how’s the last month of basketball been for him he’s around 14 points per game four rebounds and two assists and what an

Impact he makes for them on that offensive end right he can do a little bit of everything for this teame and it shows when you look at the [Applause] scoreboard and the first one drops Austin Reeves is checked in for Prince and a switch here for Brooklyn finny Smith’s checked in [Applause]

He hits both from the Strike now here’s Walker passes it to finy Smith the Nets working the ball around now here’s Den witty basket good great job of screening there nice job to take it to the rim and get the Finish Los Angeles leading by seven Greg here we are watching Claxton who does he remind

You of you know Kevin defensively he looks a lot like ad0 out there similar builds and and CLS can also handle the ball a little bit just want to see if this guy can develop an ability to play facing up to the basket Nets Trail by seven a floater and the rejection by

LeBron W LeBron James sends it back LeBron on the defensive end and Russell gets it to go and you can see the defense broke down there allowing him to get all all the way to the hoop Den witty passes to Claxton back to den witty down low here’s finny Smith B

Lakers with the rebound they couldn’t put the pieces together losing that last match up with Boston yeah for that loss you can credit their defense or lack thereof too many breakdowns on that end of the Flor well the kind of low energy effort they played with all night will

Make a coach Absol absolutely crazy you can’t win if you don’t play quality defense oh and they get in the way of the Alle got to be good play defensively here’s James a chance to extend the lead to double digits but it’s no good and so

It’s Den wty who brings up the ball for the Nets they Trail by nine points he kicks it to [Applause] Walker he takes it in good for the basket starting off one for one with that shot yeah there’s no quitting this guy he just gives you great effort and he continues to give

You great production and Russell gets it to go defensively they’ve been a step slow here to start that’ss Trail by 10 O’Neal outside on the wing [Applause] walker back to kleon now the Lakers on the break pass to Russell to the middle here’s LeBron knocked away boy surprised team

Missed that the defense just good enough to prevent that bucket Den witty with it outside O’Neal that’s offensive rebound and two free throws coming up unable to get that one to go with all the contact it’s on D’Angelo Russell guys I think what you have to love about Dorian finny Smith is

His versatility skill set wise you can play him at either forward position and in either spot he’s going to give you tremendous defensive [Applause] effort a free throw drops for vny Smith and from undrafted in 2016 Doris Dorian finny Smith now a player that every team

In the league would covet well this is a long Wing Defender Kevin and he’s now made himself legit as a 3 and D prototyp typical player and he stayed at it earned the rewards and now says my mom can finally put her feet up I have made it that one

Misses Lakers leading by nine James outside Vanderbilt misses for Brooklyn they’ve gone six of 13 from the field just under the 50% [Applause] Mark Twitty outside pass to O’Neal six to shoot and the rejection by [Applause] James and LeBron throws it down and what an explosive finisher LeBron is rocking

The rim whenever he goes up like that nice job capturing the moment on the AT&T 5G slam Camp outside Walker they get a hand on it and there’s the pass to finny Smith no good on the three Los Angeles has gone 36 50% from Deep so far tonight

There’s a minute 47 left in the first quarter of the game aim the pass to Reeds and there’s the call on trendon Watford Tron that is his first foul of the game that’s his first personal foul third [Applause] foul here’s Vincent then W he cover it Vincent misses and his defense so

Valuable not many can bother that shot at The Rim boy you see the effort you see the range this guy Prides himself and his ability to shut you down not sure what what the D was doing there clearly a breakdown you can ill for to give a guy like him that good look

They’s been excellent so far coming in with a well balanced attack on the offensive end it feels like they’re getting the shots they want and defensively they are connected in on a string it’s the Nets now after the basket by the Lakers on the wing walker just five on the

Clock Shake off the strong D and gets to the bucket for two and that’s just a great individual play right through the teeth of the defense here’s Vincent Den wty [Applause] covering here’s Reeves back to Vincent a three and again Los Angeles with the triple the assist total Kevin just

Continue to grow they’re way ahead in that category fall movement has been Flawless the shot and game clock separated by four Watford passes to den witty O’Neal on the wing James covering O’Neal inside missed inside boy that’s too easy to miss but somehow he finds a way to do

It building up a big early lead they have taken charge of this game and they’ve been doing it largely at the offensive end if the defense does not adjust this could be a blowout and so it’s the Los Angeles Lakers in command with a 16-point lead as the puzzer out

They’ got the tempo quick and the defense on a and welcome back to the second quarter of action plenty of basketball left to play but this one has been one-sided so far and for the Lakers this has been the game they wanted to have well you can

See these guys are unafraid to take chances to defensively well very disruptive in that first period they never allowed the offense to get comfortable we know Doris officiating is always going to be a point of contention but some teams let it affect them more than others and and Kevin that can

Obviously have a major difference in so many of the games and for me A lot of times it comes down to maturity teams that dwell on calls are going to have issues particularly in big games let the coach worry about the officials you play setting the floor for the Nets forward

Spots will be Bridges and Johnson then it’s Thomas and it’s Watford in at the center position and Davis puts it inis they’re scoring boths of buckets it’s raining buckets from inside here’s Den [Applause] witty he dishes it to Thomas ball stolen and he gets the basket officials

Blowing the whistle so a chance at the line for one more challenging the bigger Defender cutting him down to size with that is not an easy task trying to convert against length give him credit for taking on that challenge D’Angelo Russell checked in for the [Applause] Lakers [Applause] that’s good from

Thomas Los Angeles leading by 15 and around a minute gone here in the second quarter CLS it up for Davis stolen away nice job to interrupt the alleyoop attempt there the pullup and the Nets Miss again a contested mid-range shot can’t be what they were looking for there well

Especially with that defensive player in the area you know he’s going to find a way to get into the shooter and make him uncomfortable with a short break in the action gives us a chance now to send it over to David Aldridge thank you Kevin the Lakers remain on their grind Darin

Ham says I’m preaching daily preparation and the rest you’re getting how you’re taking care of your body sleep habits nutrition workouts recovery film work being efficient with your practice time and your shoots winning habits are built daily Kevin I’m very tired after saying all that back to

You I’m sure you are they actually do all of it David thank you for that detailed report Prince’s shot is good and they’re beginning to just flat out fall apart defensively right now especially on the [Applause] interior Russell against DWI passes it to [Applause] Thomas 13 ft

Away it’s haed in by Los Angeles following this one they get to host the Hornets that game will conclude the three-game home stand hatch morun no good and the activity he shows around the rim is why he is such a respected Defender and what you love about his work defensively the

Ability to challenge and change shots without fouling R looking it over pass to [Applause] Prince going inside the rebound by Watford and here’s Bridges he’ll bring it up for Brooklyn 17-point game they put up a nice win against Detroit the last timeout and they really got after it from a defensive standpoint throughout

That entire game the turnovers they forced really tell the story there there has to be a willingness to take chances jumping for steals getting out in passing lanes and all of that worked in their favor prince in the post Thomas is on him now here’s Prince Thomas covering

And when it comes to the Battle of Los Angeles DB is it fair to say this is still a Lakers Town first and foremost oh Kev I don’t think there’s any question about that now the Clippers have obviously been much more competitive and better as late and you

Have to wonder what is the influence of the new Clipper Arena does that sort of of carve their own niche in the Greater Los Angeles area take a break take a break two [Applause] shots and that one calls The Prince and you watch Tori and Prince and how

Valuable he is to his team for a couple of reasons number one he doesn’t make a lot of mistakes he defends at a high level and he can really stretch the floor reddish he’s checked in for Vincent and a change for the Nets claxton’s checked [Applause]

In he hits one and misses one each at the line that’s Trail by 18 they’ve been looking out a think offensively yeah that their offense has ground to a stand still count it Johnson’s got six points I mean the number of points they’ve scored in the pain already here is eye

Opening bounce P Russell Hatchy mura good in the assist goes to Russell and the Lakers lead by 18 what you love about D’Angelo Russell he can impact winning with both his scoring and his [Applause] passing Den Wy against Russell Den Wy with the bucket Den wy’s got his second

Basket of the night just a late reaction there from the defense and he is always going to finish that one pass to [Applause] Russell let’s go Brooklyn with the rebound claxton’s got five rebounds tonight here’s Bridges it’s HED in by Los Angeles right thing there to stay that tight on

Him and really try to keep him out of his comfort zone Russell dishes to [Applause] Davis shoots over Bridges second shot opportunity and Davis LS it in 10 points for him well this guy has been efficient and effective all night that IQ has been on display outside Thomas Russell against

Dwit and the pass to Claxton now the Lakers on the break and reddish with his slam with high level defensive intelligence Davis times his steals perfectly and the first timeout called to the game for Brooklyn and no doubt coach wants them to shore up their interior defense I think right now

They’re giving up way too many easy looks that is a recipe for [Applause] disaster [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] a chance to check out stats for Davis the last 10 or so games he has been remarkable averaging 29 points per game 12 rebounds and three assists and he does the heavy lifting on the GL throwing himself into the rebounding battle with just complete effort well

You get the feeling he believes every rebound should be his and most of them are this guy is putting up tremendous numbers and he’s going up for the alley hammers the alley crew and how about the communication between teammates on that alley and that’s what you need to pull that thing [Applause]

Off outside Russell takes it from 10 Again Los Angeles well this is a main strength of D’Angelo Russell when he gets room to shoot from the mid-range there’s no hesitation now Den witty Johnson outside kicks it to Bridges passes to den witty shot clock it five this one for

Three that’s good from Bridges on the assist by Den witty Brides has got himself going with the triple his first basket of the game and with Den witty on the court doors they’ve got a pretty good facilitator out there I think it’s probably one of his more underrated

Qualities to be honest Kevin Spencer obviously can handle it he can distribute it and he can keep an offense running smoothly most often we associate this guy with scoring but don’t sleep on his passing Two [Applause] Shots shooting [Applause] two first one falls for the skill set of

Ruie haimura is enticing guys a big man who can stretch the floor with a shooting obviously of huge value in the modern game and the Lakers making a change here Vanderbilt’s checked in and a change for the Nets Dorian finny Smith’s checked in for Cameron Johnson and he can’t hit the

Second and so it’s Den witty with it he’ll bring it up for the Nets they tra by 18 at the conclusion of this game they’re off to Detroit where they’ll face the Pistons that will conclude their brief two- game Road Trip here’s Thomas down goes basket

Number six for him this game he’s taken 12 shots and made half of them yeah they’ve raised their shooting percentage in this quarter and they’re starting to get on track Russell inside Den withy cover it Davis on the FIS Davis has got 12 in the game and Kevin they dialed up their

Activity this quarter we’re seeing them convert a lot of those Second Chance opportunities dwy attacking oh and there’s the one-handed Jam gives a team such a great element having a one guard who can get to the 10 ah certainly something every team wants to have oh you love it Fearless aggressive leaving

No doubt whatsoever Nets Trail by 16 to the paint and he takes the Fantastic lead pass up strong for the slam that straight TNT baby explosive that was pretty and he just has that effortless neck for getting inside reddish grabs the rebound and that is a textbook example of how to

Defend your Rim that boy to have some someone back there who can erase your mistakes what a big time asset defensively knocked loose Thomas kicks to den witty back to [Applause] Thomas shoots from 14 and he buries that one drilling the rim on the way down Thomas got nine points in the quarter

The mid-range rarely the Hallmark of efficiency in today’s NBA but it is on point so the Lakers call timeout they first thing’s not going their way and he wants to just try to talk this one over well night in and night out sometimes it’s a battle of runs who has the [Applause] Most [Applause] all welcome to the four the legend here fantastic ler girl LeBron he’s checked in for the Lakers Austin Reeves comes in for Russell vette’s also changing it up O’Neal’s checked in for Bridges and Walker subbed in for d witty LeBron outside LeBron LeBron LeBron LeBron

Reddish with the ball working on Walker it’s [Applause] blocked and here is O’neal He has yet to score Thomas good their interior has been inferior defensively it has got to tighten up James looking around no good unable to end this run that’s Trail by 10 O’Neal

Outside and he gets the whistle two free throws coming up ruim mura picks one up really on the right plate defensively if you can’t block force him to the line for Brooklyn they had put up good numbers at the charity strike converting six of seven two shots [Applause] the first one [Applause] Falls

[Applause] no good on the second so he hits one of two Lakers leading by nine outside James pass to Hatchy [Applause] Mur and he uses the glass on the lane M’s got seven you see the level of Effectiveness ruy haimura has on the interior this guy even with good defense can score the

Basketball here’s Reeves hasn’t made one yet James and it’s block Walker against Hatchy mura right side to Walker outside Thomas Claxton finds Thomas thas the Lakers with the [Applause] rebound now here is Hatchy mura he had a 12-point outing in their last game against Boston in the corner it’s

James pass to Vanderbilt the Lakers need to get a shot off here here’s Rees gets it to go from Beyond the AR Reeves has got his first three points of the game well can see the eagerness to contribute from ruy hashimura finds the open man willing to facilitate Thomas passes to [Applause]

O’Neal back to [Applause] Thomas shoot from 12 here’s CL Laxton and oh he blocked it in Def Flex off the [Applause] backboard here’s Reeds Thomas Covering now the pass to vanderville here’s Haim Mora on the wing James he’s got Eight over finny Smith another shot passes it to Reeves fires the three here’s Vanderbilt and the dunk by Vanderbilt that’s what he gives you a big time presence on the glass and you know what Greg once he gets his hands on it he’s not even thinking about kicking

It out and no reason to do so there he was going to leave no doubt Walker looking for an opening to end the run it’s stolen by reddish LeBron with it he’s coming off a 16-point game against Boston and the other thing guys he really got after it

On the backboards what a complete game for this guy even with the big lead he remains focused on the task at hand that is the competitiveness he brings to the table every night you’re going to get great effort from him O’Neal no good Lakers leading by 18 James left

Side and that’ll be two free throws coming up officials on the call with the foul his sizeon is a handful inside and sometimes you can’t help but foul him to try and prevent that easy bucket first trip to the free throw line for him in this one shooting [Applause] two free throw good

LeBron what’s striking about LeBron James is how his game has morphed to now it’s all about guile and smarts and experience he continues to dominate just in a different way [Applause] both free throws good from James now Thomas and another turnover here by Brooklyn Los Angeles ball

The three from LeBron and the last second attempt doesn’t fall that’s quickness and size working in finy Smith’s favor on the defensive end making it very tough for the shooter to get any kind of look around him and so it’s the Los Angeles Lakers closing out the quarter with a 20-point lead from

The field they have been outstanding amazing shooting that’s what has them headed to a blowout back right after this and now the 2K sports halftime show hey welcome back it is bedum here the hometown crowd loving that first half I’m Ernie Johnson along with Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny The Jet

Smith LeBron James had it going on in the first quarter he had 12 points three rebounds and two assists and let’s get your thoughts Kenny on the Lakers well the bench came in and helped them run away with this one tremendous job of getting loose getting open and drilling

Shots you always want that spark Off the Bench and these guys delivered and over to the big fella your thoughts on the Nets they’re getting abused in the paint defensively letting their opponents set the tone you can’t match up physically you’re toast that’s what the scoreboard is reflecting right now toast with

Butter and it’s just about time now for the third quarter to get underway and after a very lopsided first half we’ll see if things play out a little more evenly here in the [Applause] second and so it’s Den witty who brings up the ball for the Brooklyn Nets down

In the Block it’s LeBron and Davis Cameron reddish is out there with Russell and it’s prince in at the three the small forward that’s the group starting the second half for Darin H thir oh the officials are all over that the Nets have made seven out of nine

When they’ve stepped to the line the net Spencer two [Applause] shots take a break take a break two [Applause] shots and he knocks down the first [Applause] one [Applause] that one is no good Lakers leading by 19 points and here’s Russell shoots over dwit he no good on the shot a bit long that time boy what a job defensively you couldn’t

Play that any better here’s Thomas and the layups good off the GL Thomas Thomas got 21 terrific play call to give him a clean look at The Rim that’s how you want to start the second half well there is nothing better than catching a rhythm as early as possible and boy that’s a

Terrific start right there that one go count you call this a grve folks offensively when shots are falling you’re getting to your spots LeBron James right now on his personal playground here’s Den witty that one is good he’s only missed one shot of his six taken on the floor aggressive move

Coming out of the half penetrating Into the Heart of the defense and I’ve got to believe that was something they talked about during the break get him some good looks into the paint get into the heart of the defense beautiful and the latest now from our sideline reporter David

Aldridge David it’s all yours take it away thank you Kevin Spencer Den witty has talked about buying into his role he says you have to have confidence that’s borderline irrational but a perspective that’s very realistic you’ve got to know who you are Kev he adds that he’s not

Attempting to be a Mount Rushmore type guy but a talented player who can help a winning team that’s a good perspective David thanks for the story smart play from LeBron you know recognizing his best option was the pullup pass to Thomas terrific assist a nice finish

Solid play all around but he is so efficient so productive but for them to have real success he needs help LeBron against Johnson that’s tipped here’s Den witty 11 points in the game here’s Thomas and Davis pulls it down Davis has got seven rebounds in the game

He’s looking for LeBron finds anetic L cam amazing even a little bit off Target LeBron knows how to finish the alley pass to den [Applause] witty well we’re into the third quarter just over 2 and A2 minutes play they are just killing them on the interior Lakers leading by by

17 the pass to reddish LeBron outside Russell left side back to Davis and the shot goes down 14 points for Davis this to me is an improving aspect of D’Angelo Russell’s game reading the pick and roll nicely done timeout called the Nets you know my guess right now is

Coach wants to talk over this turnover issue and it seems like they’ve been trying to force things a bit and need to find a steady Rhythm off if you want a preer get up and get [Applause] loud [Applause] [Applause] I [Applause] this and checking out some numbers for Anthony Davis Johnson finds Thomas the second chance effort and denied he sends it right off the glass solid rebound there and with the score like it is that’s an area where they can’t afford to get lazy and and

Really keeping the ball hopping around here [Applause] offensively outside Thomas to the middle that’s good from Johnson on the assist from Thomas eight points for Johnson outstanding pass on time and on target outside Russell Prince [Applause] outside takes it from 10 and it’s blocked such a strong defensive player

Bridges understands I’ve got size and quickness the rejection yes sir Prince against Den witty lefts side Thomas here’s Claxton the Lakers with the [Applause] rebound Prince outside fls it up for Davis and it’s Davis with the jam I tell you the BR he might be the best player in our league with that

Reach just throw it up around the rim and he’s bringing it home right passes it to Thomas here’s the floater that one Falls coming off D witty’s feet Den WT he’s got assist number eight now on the nin Russell against dwit pass to Prince and he’s fouled pretty hard on

That shot but he’s got the chance to pick up the points at the line one of the hardest things to deal with with torian Prince is trying to match his energy this guy goes all out every time and let’s get your take guys on the scoring breakdown for Los Angeles and

They’re playing beautiful basketball right now racking up the assists by playing so unselfishly just finding the open man they’ve also been scoring on the break with how difficult it is to get Buckets in the half court anytime you can push the ball in transition for easy ones that’s big time

The first free throw is [Applause] [Applause] good and both free throws good for [Applause] Prince Nets Trail by 21 outside [Applause] Thomas a rebound by the Lakers reddish has got his fourth Rebound in this one well this has not been a quarter to remember for this guy he looks completely flustered here’s Russell

Second Chance shot and the layup is good Russell’s got n well to me it’s huge when D’Angelo gets to the glass this guy has the ability to use his athleticism to his Advantage Thomas passes to den [Applause] witty pass to Claxton throws it up high you know guys

That’s the selfless attitude of Mel Bridges so willing to give it up to an open guy and here’s James he’ll bring it up for the Lakers and dors we know Mel Bridges famously traded for Durant but it’s interesting Durant was Bridges favorite player growing up and Kevin it’s always interesting when there’s a

Connection between the idol and the guy who was idolizing him but give Mel Bridges credit he has come into his own as a star this guy is proven to be a capable offensive player and is one of the truly legit defensive wings that you have got to plan for here’s what the

Lakers are going with right now Kimura comes in for torian Prince and it’s Austin Reeves in for Russell Walkers checked in for the [Applause] Nets J witty outside six on the shot [Applause] clock and Davis pulls it down Lakers leading by 21 to the inside good work defensively by Johnson

And you know you can’t impact a shot that close any better than he did on that possession boy whether he blocks it or simply Alters it the result is pretty much the same Walker the pass to Johnson and he makes that one 10 points for Johnson what a

Terrific pass work the ball inside and create a good look for your [Applause] teammate Davis dishes to Reddish that’s in there Davis with the assist Davis has got his fifth assist in this one Mets Trail by 21 outside Walker Den witty outside offensive rebound Bridges Johnson wide open he fires and again Brooklyn with the triple well as usual this guy cooking on the offensive end

But right now the other guys on his team have got to step forward here’s Davis he makes his nin shot of the game he has only missed four coming off a big game his confidence could be higher and coach knows it well the best players to me

Deliver night after night after night so as long as he’s hot keep riding [Applause] it on the wing Bridges and we know he can score he’s averaging around 212 points a Game Boy you have to be aggressive powering through contact Mel Bridges no signs of backing away the pass to Davis over

Clon that one wide left that’s Trail by 18 Bridges kicks to den witty to come to me there’s the lob to Bridges up high to stuff the alley yeah no lack of confidence in Mel Bridges this guy believes he can make shots here’s Reeves then would he cover

It he lobs it up got a piece of it yep that one goes in there Davis has got and with the lead I like the strategy here continue to get the ball to guys who can do something with it one thing we’ve learned in the NBA the game is never

Over so you’ve got to continue to score continue to build your lead Los Angeles leading by 18 Bridges with the board and for Brooklyn they’re shooting from the field 44% not bad and the officials will call the illegal SC right there now we get a chance to check out

The standings out east already we are in December taking a look at Brooklyn they’ve managed to crawl down to the ninth best record in the conference and right now for Brooklyn they haven’t had the great season that some were expecting but it hasn’t been a disaster

They just need a few things to go right for him down the stretch it’s an amazing thing if you can get a couple of wins generate some momentum you’ve got to believe they’ll be just fine that’s his second personal foul he’s gone two for

Two at the line so far and he’s kept his percentage at a decent level right around [Applause] 74 [Applause] and he makes the first and the Lakers with some changes vanderville comes in for Davis and Vincent subbed in for Cameron redish and then for Brooklyn Dorian Vinnie Smith comes in for Johnson

And Royce O’Neal subbed in for Den witty [Applause] [Applause] both free throws good from James impeccable from the line since halftime and here’s Bridges he’ll bring it up for the Nets dishes to O’Neal and he could not get that one to go out of contact and he’ll go the line

For two that’s his first personal foul second team foul and this is his second trip to the line in the game and of course we’d all like to see his percentage at the line improve but he just does not have the touch right now he’s in the

60s take a break take a break two shot first free throw is good Brooklyn making some changes prendan Watford comes in for Nicholas Claxton and den witty subbed in for [Applause] Bridges O’Neal hits him both Los Angeles leading by 18 here’s Reeves I see I and the foul called on Austin

Reeds that’s foul number two for him yeah another turnover the guys on the whole I think they’ve done a great job of running their offense without too many [Applause] miscues now here’s Den witty defended by Vincent down low here’s Walker that one Falls coming off D wt’s feet Den wt’s

Got assist number 10 tonight with that last one third two minutes 156 left to play in the third pins in piles James Fires for three rebounded by the Nets [Applause] outside Walker on the wing Den [Applause] witty over Vincent then Wy shot is off LA’s gotten a lot of looks from outside

Tonight five of 12 LeBron passes to Vincent 125 left in the third O’Neal against V built and in with it he’s averaging around five and A2 points a game Vanderbilt kicks to Hatchi mura fires the three in Chains with the basket on the assist by Hatchy mura haty Mur has

Got three assists tonight I’ll tell you the team is simply riding the hot hand this guy has been lights out O’Neal on the wing inside here’s finy Smith and he banks in the layup continue to get the ball inside the defense struggling to contain them Lakers leading by

17 there’s 45 seconds left to play in the third pass to vanderville shot from 12 and he gets it to go off the back of the rim vander’s got six and not quite as aggressive from outside as they were in the first half sticking to the high percentage shots playing smart with the

Lead D with passes to Walker no good that time Los Angeles has gone one of two from Beyond The Arc since coming out of the break James left [Applause] side laid in with a nice touch off the glass LeBron’s got 27 what an aggressive mindset in this period he’s starting to take over

Den witty outside and that’s going to do it some good defense down the stretch to end the quarter and so it’s LeBron James making things happen for Los Angeles a terrific quarter form and now he has a total of 27 points shouldn’t take him long to get

Up over 30 we’ll get right back to the action when we return and let’s take this chance now to show you the State Farm assist of the game just true Artistry right there I mean great decision on where to go with the ball and how about the perfect delivery

We call that putting it right in the pocket and he knew what to do with it once it was there and as we head into the fourth we’ll see if there’s a comeback in the works or if it’s more of the same from the first three quarters on the court for the Nets

Getting the fourth quarter going O’Neal is out there with Dorian finny Smith then it’s Thomas and it’s Den witty in at the one James good a monster down low LeBron James the rare package of skill size and athleticism outside Thomas pass to dwit [Applause] he and the NBA doors had in Conference

Finals Awards not long ago I think both you and I felt it was a nice addition oh my goodness given what’s at stake it makes perfect sense and they pick the perfect players to name the awards after Larry Bird and Magic Johnson embody what those WS are about it was [Applause]

Perfection out to Russell Beyond The Ark and again it’s the Lakers from deep well after netting one in the first half that’s the second deep ball to go down for this guy fourth quarter still young just over a minute [Applause] play den witty up top he’s guarded by

Russell from 12 feet out then Wy shot is off the edge on the glass is the difference it’s allowed them to build this [Applause] lead now here is Russell Ander built inside Den W he cover it the shots good from Vanderbilt boy the work ethic on the offensive

Glass just refuses to give up on that possession now now Den witty pass to finy Smith to the paint here’s Watford and the layup is good after a nice lead pass Watford got his first bucket in this one well that’s just a good possession Dorian finy Smith moving the ball he’s

Been working on that aspect of his game shot from 12 the offensive rebound James banked in off the glass James has got 31 points and guys the offensive rebounding really has stood out here this half all those Second Chance points are helping them maintain that lead outside

O’Neal golden state has been the team of the last decade but if you had to make a prediction Doris which team do you envision as the next Dynasty oh Kev sustained success like that of golden state is truly rare that is a tough one but if you’re going to put pressure on

Me to pick one I’d say Boston because of their star Talent their depth and the front office leadership well the Lefty stroke of D’Angelo Russell on display this is a guard who can be effective with and without the ball Den witty kicks to finny Smith and that one clearly a foul gets

The whistle and two shots coming up that’s on LeBron James that’s his first personal foul first team foul shooting for Brooklyn Dorian Ken Smith taking two [Applause] shots take a break take a break two [Applause] shots [Applause] the free throw dropped for vny Smith some changes for the Lakers hay is

Checked in for LeBron and Lewis subbed in for Austin Reeds and then for Brooklyn whiteheads checked in for Cameron Thomas and it’s Dennis Smith in for Den [Applause] witty [Applause] that one misses so he goes one for two well we know that scoring in the league

Doors has been on the uptick this era do you see that Trend continuing it’s hard to imagine Kevin that it won’t unless the league makes an adjustment to bring a little bit more defense back into play that is something you’ve heard Steve KK talk about have we tilted the scales too

Much to favor the offense we’ll see what happens Whitehead passes to Watford and block that one goes caring off the glass they’ve shown some strength in the paint today their work on the boards has been impressive the pass to vanderville now Prince from outside the ark and again it’s the Lakers from Deep

His first triple of the second half that makes three for the game Nets have gone one of five from the field here in the fourth a lot of Misses just the one make here’s Smith and he drops in the layup off the glass such strong footwork from Dennis

Smith Jr I mean what an advantage he puts the defender off balance and gets into his shot nice passes to [Applause] Prince and it’s Hayes in the corner back to Prince four on the shot clock goes up on the high post rebound by Smith and so it’s Smith with it he’ll

Bring it up for Brooklyn and play stops whistle on what looks to be an illegal scre beyond the Leaning you can see his feet more set on that screen easy call you know he’s just leaning a little bit you try to get away with it but boy the official all over it

Sharps checked in for Brooklyn and here is Lewis and the play in is certainly get things interesting Doris overall the ninth seeds have a better win loss record than the eighth seeds yeah not much separation talent-wise between teams that finish in that order of standing and I’m curious to see Kev do

We start to see more first round upsets by favoring lower seeds that happen to be playing well at the right time right hand shot is off here’s Los Angeles now they’re on a 16 to5 run [Applause] here Prince finds [Applause] Russell oh and there’s the alley and Hayes throws it down see to me the the more D’Angelo Russell passes the basketball the better his team is encouraging to see him focus on it Smith dishes to O’Neal battles through traffic and lays it In here are the Lakers with the ball they’re on an 18 to7 Run pass to Prince a nice defensive play altered the shot then stayed right there to clean up the glass in the corner Smith with it sharp a rebound by the [Applause] Lakers here’s Lewis with the drive and foul on the shot so he’ll get a chance at the

Line yeah easy call personal foul first team foul and the NBA’s news CBA cracking down on the top spending teams Greg but also the bottom spending teams yeah before teams had until the trade deadline to hit the minimum salary Flor now they’ve got to be there day one or

They lose out on luxury tax distributions which could end up in the [Applause] Millions the free throw drops for Lewis Davis is checked in for the Lakers Gabe Vincent comes in for Tan Prince and the Nets making a change here as well Walkers checked in for [Applause]

Whitehead and both free throws good for Lewis [Applause] Brooklyn’s gotten off to an 0 for two start from downtown here in the fourth quarter they need a bucket in a big way here to regain some confidence and this is what they’re asking for from Dennis

Smith Jr keep your eyes up and be ready to make a play for your teammates Russell against Smith bounce pass Russell and with it working on Walker five on the clock here’s Russell Feeds to Davis and so it looks like the Lakers will retain possession here a chance to

Check out Los Angeles’s upcoming schedule on Thursday they’ll be matching up against Gordon Hayward and the Charlotte Hornets then on Saturday they’ll be matching up against Rudy Gober and the Minnesota Timberwolves and looking at the schedule it isn’t ideal in terms of the upcoming games with the amount of quality teams

They’re going to be playing but it’s also a good chance for you to get some confidence and and really see just how good you are Russell against Smith O’Neal wide open it’s good the assist that time from Smith subance Brewing guys the three-pointers just continue to flow pass to

Davis and Greg one of the finer points of the new collective bargaining agreement players in the G League ignite or overseas no longer automatically entering the NBA Draft when they turn 19 yeah it makes sense you think about players in college they choose when to

Enter the draft so only right to give FR that same amount of time catching up on the changes for Los Angeles Hatchy mura he’s check back in for Jackson Hayes reddish comes in for Lewis and it’s Austin Reeves in for Russell and a switch here for Brooklyn claxton’s checked

In there’s the pass to hachim mura offt Target from three-point range and you could tell he thought that triple was going to fall here’s O’Neal from down in the low po it goes O’Neal’s got nine points here in the second half Los Angeles has gone two two

Or three in the fourth quarter from long range good shooting so far here’s Reeds and the call on the shot that sends him to the line way to attack there and then create the contact at the line for Los Angeles Austin [Applause] Reeds two [Applause] [Applause] and he makes the [Applause] first [Applause]

And so he makes both from the line and the NBA Doris removing the limit on the number of supermax contracts that one team can have why is that well I think some teams on course to have three super max guys just the way their players are growing and the league opted for more

Nuanced ways to discour Big payrolls that one goes I’ll tell you what a night he has been efficient he’s been strong unfortunately they’re still fighting an uphill battle passes it to Vincent and there it is for him here’s [Applause] Smith pass to O’Neal And Davis sends it back and this point finding blocks comes naturally for ad he just anticipates and attacks the basketball here’s Vincent trying to get open as Davis Vincent’s shot is good and when the score is as lopsided as it is and you can see they smell blood in the

Water my man is going for the jugular to the inside Watford that’s in coming off the assist from O’Neal the assist from O’Neal’s got three assists now in this one La has gone two of three in the fourth quarter from long range good shooting so far here’s Reeves guarded by Walker kicks to

[Applause] reddish takes it into the teeth of the KNE and converts the L up great job of screening there nice job to take it to the rim and get the Finish here’s Smith pass to Walker Doris no one has their finger on the pulse of the league like you so that

Being said what do you think the next coaching trend is going to be I think the current coaching trend has had such success we may not see a change for a while the trend is Hing young assistant coaches to get in charge of their own operation look no further than guys like

Mark dagno and Taylor Jenkins these young guys have had tremendous success building Out programs I think it’s something that’s going to [Applause] continue and he knocks out on the first one so for the Nets Dorian finny Smith’s checked in for Nicholas Claxton male Bridges comes in for O’Neal and Thomas

Subbed in for Dennis [Applause] Smith both good from the line that time this has been in a one-sided Affair yeah they’ve done a nice job of extending their lead and maintaining that intensity level trying to go for an Alle but excellent defense in anticipation there to stop [Applause]

It Lakers shooting 55% from the floor they’re feeling very confident offensively Vincent misses and zamas will bring it up for the Brooklyn Nets there’s a minute 40 left in the fourth quarter and there’s bridges on the assist from Thomas Thomas got three assists in the

Game La has gone two or three in the fourth quarter from long range good shooting so far Reeves the pass to Davis the clutch player award debuted in 2023 Lis what do you think of that honor you I think it’s a great way to find more unique aspects of the game to celebrate listen players have Specialties Beyond just box scores and that sort of thing deserves to be recognized and one team is just

Completely outclassing the other tonight spirited performance and it really ignited what is turning out to be a monster win here for the Lakers and this was one that never really was in doubt I thought and all around dominant performance SC you kind of thought that maybe going into the game yeah there was

A sense of that in men they they just pretty much blew them right out of the water a clinic was put on display here today so looking at the season total this will be their 17th win and this is a great way for them to kick off this

Season series two more games ahead and they’ve taken the mental Advantage with this win tonight and one of the League’s top talents game in and game out and doing it here again in this one a terrific night for LeBron they simply can’t stop him right now this guy

Playing with passion and focus beyond the Leaning you could see his feet weren’t set on that screen easy call you know he’s just leaning a little bit you try to get away with it but boy the official all over it Vincent the pass to [Applause] Davis 34 seconds left in the fourth

Quarter Pim Mur down low working on finny [Applause] Smith on the wing Bridges guarded by reddish well you can see the confidence that Mel Bridges has in himself this guy’s going to take pride in going up strong forcing the issue and getting himself to the foul line at the line for

The Nets Mel Bridges shooting [Applause] two and that one Falls for Bridges well what you love about Mel Bridges is he is going to accept what ever his coaches and team ask of him this is what’s allowed him to be [Applause] successful both free throws good from

Bridges 20 seconds left to play in the final quarter and the Lakers can just let the clock run down here here’s Reeds he’s guarded by [Applause] [Applause] Thomas here’s Reeves so it’s Los Angeles win this one easy they won this game going away they were the better basketball team by far tonight and you got to commend this sort of Dom particularly here at home it’s a great feeling when you play almost a

Perfect game and to have that crowd be so pumped up and that’ll do it folks for Doris B David Aldridge Greg Anthony and the rest of our terrific 2K sports crew this is Kevin harand saying thanks for watching and we’ll see you next time

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