Led by James Hardens 23 points, five rebounds and 11 assists, the Nets defeated the Lakers, 109-98. Additionally for the Nets, Kyrie Irving recorded 16 points and seven rebounds in the victory, while LeBron James tallied 32 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Nets improve to 19-12 on the season, while the Lakers fall to 22-8.