Joe Harris scored 26 points (18 on 6 3-pointers), and the Brooklyn Nets went on an 11-2 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-106.
The Lakers led 97-96 when Harris’ driving layup put the Nets ahead for good with 5:28 left. They took a 107-99 lead with 2:48 left.
The Lakers got within 109-106 on LeBron James’ 2 free throws with 53 seconds to play, but Spencer Dinwiddie answered with a free throw, and the Lakers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Nets outscored the Lakers 11-4. Dinwiddie scored 7 of the Nets’ 11 on 1 for 2 shooting and 4 for 6 at the line. In the fourth quarter, James had 5 of his 14 assists, 3 of them on baskets by JaVale McGee, Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma that put the Lakers ahead.
D'Angelo Russell had 21 points (12 on 4 3-pointers), 13 assists and 4 steals, and Ed Davis added 14 points and 15 rebounds off the bench. Russell assisted on 6 of Harris’ 8 baskets, 2 of them during the 11-2 run.
For the Lakers, McGee had a season-high 33 points, 20 rebounds and 6 blocks on 15 for 20 shooting. James had 25 points, 9 rebounds and 14 assists but shot 8 for 25. James scored 13 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter.
The Nets shot 40.2% from the field and 38.1% from 3 to the Lakers’ 38.5% and 25.0%. The Lakers’ starters were outscored 37-27 in 11 minutes together.