Irving Has 26, Nets Beat Lakers 121–104 as James, Davis Sit

Kyrie Irving (11) of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles as Patrick Beverley (21) and Dennis Schroder (17) of the Los Angeles Lakers defend during the second half at Barclays Center in New York on Jan. 30, 2023. Sarah Stier/Getty Images

NEW YORK—Kyrie Irving had 26 points, seven rebounds and six assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 121–104 victory Monday night over the Los Angeles Lakers, who played without LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Irving had scored 30 or more in a career-best six straight games but didn’t have to carry as heavy a load with some good play from Brooklyn’s backup guards.