Lakers Defeat Undermanned Nets 106–96 With the Return of AD

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, in New York City, on Jan. 25, 2022. Michelle Farsi/Getty Images

The Los Angeles Lakers return to .500 (24—24) after dominating the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night, without Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, as Anthony Davis returned after sitting out 17 games.

James led the Lakers with 33 points, on 14 of 21 shooting, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals; he is the oldest player who has scored 25 points or more in 17 straight games.