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The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Brooklyn Nets and relied on a dominant showing from Luka Dončić to secure a 116-99 victory. The win marked the Lakers’ 11th triumph in their last 12 games, while the Nets extended their losing streak to 10 straight.

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The first half featured a seesaw battle, with multiple lead changes. The Nets showcased balanced scoring, but the Lakers leaned heavily on Dončić, who poured in 24 points to give Los Angeles a slim two-point lead at halftime. The tight contest continued through the third quarter, with the Lakers holding just a one-point advantage entering the final period.

In the fourth, Los Angeles pulled away behind clutch shooting from Dončić and Austin Reaves. Tied at 92, the Lakers went on an 11-2 run to establish a lead they would not relinquish. Dončić and Reaves nailed key three-pointers down the stretch to seal the win.

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Dončić finished with 41 points and 8 rebounds, while Reaves posted 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, including 15 points in the decisive fourth quarter. For the Nets, reserve forward Minott led the team with 18 points.

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Up next, the Lakers host the Washington Wizards on March 31, while the Nets welcome the Sacramento Kings on March 30.