The Lakers had a hot start, scoring 31 in the first quarter while being brilliant defensively as well. They contained the Nets at their home to only 11 points in the quarter. While keeping the Nets scoreless while the Lakers had scored 17. The Lakers looking good to qualify for the Play in's as a worst case scenario. Nets are just 1 place off the mark, standing at 11th in the eastern conference. They could use a win but this one's looking dire.