The Brooklyn Nets have had a slow start to their season winning just 5 out of their first 12 games. They haven’t had Kyrie throughout much of this stretch. In Kyrie’s absence, the entire offense is being run through Kevin Durant, who has been phenomenal for the Nets averaging over 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists per game.
Longest streaks of 25-point games at any point in a season in Nets history:
12 – Kevin Durant – first 12 games this season
12 – Kevin Durant – 12/10/21 – 1/12/22
12 – Kevin Durant – 12/25/20 – 1/23/21
8 – Bernard King – 1/4/79 – 1/24/79
7 – Kevin Durant – 11/3/21 – 11/14/21— Alex Schiffer (@Alex__Schiffer) November 10, 2022
The Lakers on the other hand have had an even worse start winning only 2 out of their first 10 games. With Anthony Davis not playing like his usual self and Russell Westbrook on the bench, there is only so much that an aging LeBron can do.
Kyrie Irving will be out against the Lakers tonight as he is still serving his suspension
Irving whose talents are greatly required on the currently struggling Nets team is still serving his suspension, so he won’t be participating in tonight’s game. Apart from him Yuta Watanabe and T.J. Warren are also out.
The Lakers say LeBron James is doubtful for Sunday’s game against Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/SLd07YdYN3
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 12, 2022
For the Lakers Cole Swider, Thomas Bryant, and Dennis Schroder are also out. In addition to that, LeBron James might not play as well since he is listed as day-to-day on the Laker’s injury report.
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Kyrie Irving (suspension) – Out
- Yuta Watanabe (ankle) – Out
- T.J. Warren (foot) – Out
Brooklyn Nets Expected Roster
- Kevin Durant
- Ben Simmons
- Nic Claxton
- Royce O’Neale
- Seth Curry
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Cole Swider – Out
- Thomas Bryant (thumb) – Out
- Dennis Schroder (thumb) – Out
Los Angeles Lakers Expected Roster
- LeBron James
- Anthony Davis
- Russell Westbrook
- Lonnie Walker IV
- Patrick Beverley
Despite The Lakers’ struggles, this might be a long night for the Brooklyn Nets
The Lakers will be trying to do their absolute best and break their losing streak. The Nets on the other hand are short-handed and are missing one of their best players. If Kevin Durant lets up even a little on offense tonight then the Lakers might just run away with the game. Either way, the fans of the NBA are surely gonna be in for a show tonight as Kevin Durant and his Nets face off against LeBron and the Lakers.
