Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury

Brooklyn Nets' Tyrese Martin (13) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 10, 2025, in New York.

Brooklyn Nets' Tyrese Martin (13) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 10, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)


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NEW YORK — Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers' first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groin. Luka Doncic had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for Los Angeles, but he shot only 8 for 26. Austin Reaves was 3 for 14 as the guards struggled with James and other key frontcourt players sidelined. Cam Johnson and Keon Johnson each added 18 points for the Nets, who snapped a seven-game losing streak. Tyrese Martin finished with 14 points. Gabe Vincent scored 24 points for the Lakers.

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