The Lakers defeated the Nets, 106-96. LeBron James recorded 33 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Lakers, his 18th consecutive game with 25+ points. Anthony Davis added 8 points and 4 blocks for the Lakers in his return from injury, while James Harden tallied 33 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nets in the losing effort, his 9th triple-double of the season and 67th of his career. The Lakers improve to 24-24 on the season, while the Nets fall to 29-18.