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LeBron James led the Lakers to a close victory over the Nets, with Austin Reaves scoring a career-high 38 points.

LeBron James played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Lakers` narrow 102-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on January 17, 2025. Scoring 29 points and providing 8 assists, LeBron`s contributions were instrumental in securing the win for the Lakers. Austin Reaves emerged as the standout player of the night, achieving a career-high 38 points, which proved crucial in the tightly contested matchup.

The Lakers were without Anthony Davis, who was sidelined due to plantar fasciitis. D`Angelo Russell faced his former team, contributing 19 points, but it was not enough to change the outcome for the Nets, who fell to a disappointing 1-4 on their six-game road trip. With this victory, the Lakers improved their record to 2-1 in their stretch of six consecutive games in the Los Angeles area, with five of those games being played at home.

As of January 18, 2025, the NBA standings reflect the Lakers holding a record of 22 wins and 17 losses, placing them sixth in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Brooklyn Nets now stand at 13 wins and 25 losses, ranking them 12th in the Eastern Conference. The game took place at the Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers` home venue, although attendance figures were not disclosed.

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