Undermanned Lakers fall to Nets

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles as Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder of the Los Angeles Lakers defend during the second half at the Barclays Center on January 30, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 121-104.
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LOS ANGELES – A depleted Los Angeles Lakers slid to defeat on the road against the Brooklyn Nets, 121-104 Monday (Tuesday, Manila time).

The Lakers missed LeBron James and Anthony Davis from their lineup in the loss.

Kyrie Irving led the Brooklyn scoring with 26 points as the Nets recovered after falling behind in the third quarter to outscore Los Angeles 36-22 in the fourth quarter.

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