Lakers Face Second Game Of Back-To-Back
The Brooklyn Nets play host to the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center on Thursday evening.

This marks the second game of a back-to-back for the Lakers (35-9), who are coming off a win in New York on Wednesday night. This marks their fourth-game of a five-game road trip, where they have gone 2-1, so far. They are 19-4 on the road after Wednesday's win and have won eight of their last 10 games. Kyrie Irving (hamstring) is listed as probable for action on Thursday, after missing the last contest. DeAndre Jordan (finger) is listed questionable for action. Spencer Dinwiddie leads the Nets with 21.8 points, 6.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds, per game. Jarrett Allen is averaging 9.7 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. The Nets are averaging 15.4 turnovers per game, which is third most in the league. They are shooting 44.0 percent from the field, including 33.2 percent from long range, which is third lowest in the league.

Meanwhile, the Nets (18-24) have dropped eight of their last 10 games, including their last four in a row. This marks their third and final game of a home stand, as they look to build on their 11-11 home record. The Lakers average 114.0 points per game, which is seventh most in the league. They are shooting a league-best 48.5 percent from the field and lead the league with an average of 7.3 blocks per game. Anthony Davis finished with 28 points on Wednesday night, in his second game back from injury. He is averaging team-highs with 26.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.5 steals per game. LeBron James Is averaging 25.2 points, 11.0 assists, 7.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Dwight Howard has been playing well lately and is averaging 9.6 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, over the last 10 games.
Posted on: 1/22/2020 10:26 PM
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