The Nets beat the Lakers 111-108 in a game in which Los Angeles was missing one of its best players in LeBron James, but still had Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves available to make things interesting. Forward Noah Clowney came off Brooklyn's bench to put up 19 points and five rebounds in his second game back after a 1-month layoff with a left ankle sprain while birthday boy Keon Johnson poured in 18 points,

With four rotation players out of action against the Nets, the Lakers were off their game and lost their second in a row.

The Brooklyn Nets are now 22-42 after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Monday night. The Nets held Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves to a combined 11-for-40 from the field. Head coach Jordi Fernández broke down how his team limited the Lakers’ stars.