The Lakers welcome the Brooklyn Nets as they come to Staples Center for tonight’s match up. Instead of the traditional 6:30 Sunday start, the game was scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM. Look for Kent Bazemore to make an impact in his first career start as he replaces Ryan Kelly in the starting lineup. Entering tonight’s contest, the Lakers have a 19-36 record. Check out the highlights below:
First Quarter
Brooklyn has started hot from the floor (7/9 FG's) and leads 19-8 into the first TO of the game. @Jmeeks20 has 6 points for L.A.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2014
Behind 13/20 FG's, Brooklyn carries a 33-21 lead into the 2nd qtr. Meeks has 8 points to lead L.A. and #SwaggyP scores 5 off the bench.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2014
Second Quarter
No wonder the Nets wanted Jordan Hill. Good thing the Lakers kept him.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 24, 2014
A pull-up 3 in transition from Kent Bazemore was Marshall's 3rd assist, and Hill's put-back capped a 7-0 run to get LAL within 10.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) February 24, 2014
Robert Sacre celebrating a Kent Bazemore dunk is poetry in motion.
— Bill Oram (@bill_oram) February 24, 2014
The Lakers end the half, trailing to the Nets 63-47.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) February 24, 2014
Third Quarter
Pretty tap-pass from Marshall on the fastbreak. Almost blew a 4-on-1 transition there.
— Lake Show Live (@LakeShowLive) February 24, 2014
A mini 5-0 run has the Lakers within 71-61. Bazemore is up to 13 points, while Meeks (12) and Gasol (11) are also in double figures.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2014
Oh my goodness, Wes.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 24, 2014
After 3 quarters it’s Nets 86, Lakers 74. @KentBazemore20 & @paugasol lead LAL with 15pts each, @Jmeeks20 adds 14. pic.twitter.com/hdklMZr4dv
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 24, 2014
Fourth Quarter
MarShon Brooks tip in – 89-83 Nets – less than 9 minutes left
— Eric Pincus (@EricPincus) February 24, 2014
Jodie Meeks #DPOY #And1Legend
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) February 24, 2014
2 Lakers strip Pierce and score in transition. Beautiful.
— Lake Show Live (@LakeShowLive) February 24, 2014