Lakers dominate the Nets with a maximum lead of 38 points! Reeves returns after missing 20 games due to injury.

Today, the Lakers played away against the Nets. Reeves returned from a 20-game injury absence, coming off the bench with playing time restrictions. The Lakers’ starters were still Doncic, Smart, LaRavia, James, and Ayton. The Nets started Jemine, Traore, Porter Jr., Clauni, and Claxton.

At the start, the Nets hit a three-pointer first, but the Lakers’ first basket was a highly difficult fadeaway jumper by Doncic.

James’ first shot was also a fadeaway jumper.

LeBron made a steal and fast break; Ayton finished with an easy dunk, prompting the Nets to call a timeout early.

Smart fouled Porter on a three-point attempt, making 2 of 3 free throws. LaRavia missed both free throws, then Doncic hit a three-pointer. James followed with consecutive assists. The Lakers’ offense was flowing very smoothly.

After James completed a 2+1 play, the Lakers officially led by 10 points.

The Lakers played so easily today that James even took a very deep three-point shot.

Doncic hit a chasing three-pointer, forcing the Nets to call a timeout.

His celebration involved an air-shimmy with a double-handed dunk motion.

James went to rest, and Doncic’s fan Salaf, wearing number 77, tried to tease Doncic but failed.

Hays scored consecutively, and after James returned, he even performed a put-back dunk.

Reeves entered the game, and Vanderbiao finished with a dunk.

James delivered a one-handed pass, and Hachimura nailed a three-pointer.

Reeves drew a foul and made both free throws. At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 45-23 over the Nets. James had 4 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists; Doncic scored 14 points with 4 rebounds and 2 assists; Reeves had 2 points; LaRavia contributed 6 points and 2 rebounds; Ayton had 2 points and 2 rebounds; Smart scored 2 points; Hays had 9 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Hachimura scored 3 points with 1 rebound; Vanderbiao added 3 points and 2 rebounds.

In the second quarter, James again made a 2+1 play.

Reeves assisted with a bank shot pass, and James threw down an alley-oop dunk, definitely a top-five play.

Reeves made both free throws, and his first field goal in live play also came through.

With all three stars on the floor, Ayton easily scored inside.

After a steal, James completed a coast-to-coast dunk. The Lakers led by 28 points, forcing the Nets to call a timeout. The veteran dunked with authority again today.

James hit a tough turnaround jumper, another highly difficult shot.

When James was subbed out, the crowd erupted in warm applause, making the away game feel like a home game. Reeves found some contact and flexed his muscles, as the lead extended to 38 points.

With a big lead, Hachimura kept competing hard, which caused the opposing team to receive a technical foul.

In the last two minutes, the Nets went on a 7-0 run, but the Lakers still led 69-40 at halftime. James had 12 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals; Doncic scored 15 points with 5 rebounds and 4 assists; Reeves had 9 points and 1 rebound; LaRavia contributed 7 points and 4 rebounds; Ayton had 7 points and 5 rebounds; Smart scored 4 points and grabbed 3 rebounds; Hachimura had 3 points and 2 rebounds; Hays scored 9 points with 1 rebound and 2 assists; Vanderbiao had 3 points and 3 rebounds.

In the third quarter, the Nets repeatedly lost rebounds. After James made an easy layup, the Nets quickly called timeout.

James made another steal and dunk, showing the Nets had almost no answers.

Reeves opened his three-point shooting, reaching double digits in scoring.

Leading by 37 points, the Lakers didn’t relax and challenged a foul call but lost the challenge.

The margin hovered around 37 points, with the Lakers running numerous fast breaks.

Then the Nets went on a 17-10 mini-run, prompting the Lakers to call a timeout. James returned and assisted LaRavia for a three-pointer.

The Lakers entered the fourth quarter leading 100-74. James threw a quarterback-style long pass, which Vanderbiao dunked.

James’ hand was fortunately not injured; the referee called it a normal foul.

Both Reeves and James were fouled on three-point attempts; Reeves made 2 of 3 free throws, while James made all 3.

With 8 minutes left, James left the game early to rest.

At 4 minutes and 36 seconds remaining, Brownie entered the game.

His first offensive play was an alley-oop, which brought loud cheers from the Nets’ home crowd.

He made a mid-range shot next, which made James smile.

The final score was Lakers 125, Nets 109, with the Lakers recording 14 steals as a team! James finished with 25 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals; Doncic scored 24 points with 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal; Reeves had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals; LaRavia contributed 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 steal; Ayton scored 7 points with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal; Smart had 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal; Hachimura added 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal; Vanderbiao recorded 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Vincent had 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal; Hays scored 9 points with 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 1 steal; Timmy had 2 points and 2 rebounds; Knecht scored 4 points with 1 assist; Brownie added 4 points, 1 assist, and 1 steal.