The Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) play the Brooklyn Nets (14-27) at 10:30 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA and YES.
The Lakers head into this game following a 117-108 win over the Heat on Wednesday. The Nets’ last game on Wednesday ended in a 126-67 loss to the Clippers. Rui Hachimura put up 23 points, eight rebounds and one assist for the Lakers. Jalen Wilson put up 16 points, three rebounds and one assist for the Nets.
When is Lakers vs. Nets?
This contest between the Lakers and Nets will happen on Friday, January 17, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 10:30 PM ET.
Where to watch Lakers vs. Nets
The Lakers and Nets will take to the floor at Crypto.com Arena for this matchup on January 17, and if you’d like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SportsNet LA, YES.
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Lakers vs. Nets Game Preview
Lakers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Lakers have been favorites in 20 games this season and won 14 (70%) of those contests.
The 111.7 points per game the Lakers average are only 2.3 fewer points than the Nets surrender (114).
The Lakers make 1.4 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 12 (26th in the league) compared to their opponents’ 13.4.
The Lakers have scored at a much higher clip when playing at home than on the road in the 2024-25 season (115.7 at home versus 107.7 on the road), though they have surrendered fewer points in home games than away from home (113.4 opponent points per home game versus 114.9 on the road).
On the offensive side of the ball, the Lakers have picked up their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 113.5 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 111.7 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
Nets Stats, Odds & Insights
The Nets are being outscored by 7.1 points per game, with a -291 scoring differential overall. They put up 106.9 points per game (28th in NBA), and give up 114 per outing (17th in league).
The Nets score an average of 106.9 points per game (7.2 fewer points than the 114.1 the Lakers allow to opponents).
The Nets are ninth in the NBA in 3-pointers made (14.1 per game) and 17th in 3-point percentage (36.1%).
At home the Nets are not as good offensively, scoring 104.6 points per game, compared to 108.5 on the road. But they are better defensively, allowing 113.7 points per game at home, compared to 114.2 on the road.
The Nets are posting 103.3 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 3.6 fewer points than their average for the season (106.9).
Lakers Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis | 36 | 25.8 | 11.9 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
LeBron James | 35 | 23.6 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
Austin Reaves | 33 | 17.9 | 4.3 | 6.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
Rui Hachimura | 33 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Dorian Finney-Smith | 26 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
Nets Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Johnson | 33 | 19.6 | 4.2 | 3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3.2 |
D’Angelo Russell | 33 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
De’Anthony Melton | 6 | 10.3 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Nic Claxton | 34 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0 |
Noah Clowney | 31 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.9 |
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