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Los Angeles Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 28 Mar 2026
Tip-off: 02:30
Final 116-99
35-30 26-29 24-25 31-15
Position#8
Record48-30
FormWWWLW
Points / game115.6
Allowed / game114.8
Los Angeles Lakers 🏆
USA
vs
Brooklyn Nets
USA
Position#28
Record18-58
FormLLLLL
Points / game106.7
Allowed / game115.8
USANBA· Crypto.com Arena
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets
07 Mar 2027
LAL v BKN
upcoming
27 Mar 2026
LAL116
BKN99
17 Jan 2025
LAL102
BKN101
19 Jan 2024
LAL112
BKN130
09 Oct 2023
LAL129
BKN126
13 Nov 2022
LAL116
BKN103
25 Dec 2021
LAL115
BKN122
03 Oct 2021
LAL97
BKN123
18 Feb 2021
LAL98
BKN109
10 Mar 2020
LAL102
BKN104
10 Oct 2019
LAL111
BKN114
22 Mar 2019
LAL106
BKN111
03 Nov 2017
LAL124
BKN112
15 Nov 2016
LAL125
BKN118
01 Mar 2016
LAL107
BKN101
20 Feb 2015
LAL105
BKN114
23 Feb 2014
LAL102
BKN108
20 Nov 2012
LAL95
BKN90
03 Apr 2012
LAL91
BKN87
14 Jan 2011
LAL100
BKN88
29 Nov 2009
LAL106
BKN87
25 Nov 2008
LAL120
BKN93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Los Angeles Lakers winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Brooklyn Nets winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Los Angeles LakersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormLakers
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#4
W
110-97
110
97
+13
100avg 106
H08/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
120-106
120
106
+14
115avg 106
H11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
142-130
142
130
+12
134avg 106
H13/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
127-125 OT
127
125
+2
122avg 106
H15/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#7
W
100-92
100
92
+8
82avg 106
A17/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#7
W
124-116
124
116
+8
123avg 106
A19/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
W
134-126
134
126
+8
130avg 106
A20/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#12
W
105-104
105
104
+1
90avg 106
A21/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
110-113
110
113
-3
106avg 106
A23/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
137-130
137
130
+7
133avg 106
A25/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-23
23-26
34-20
22-28
16-21
29-24
39-23
36-38
26-26
41-36
41-36
34-32
34-26
27-24
26-37
31-31
29-28
22-29
32-23
17-12
35-26
32-29
22-37
35-24
29-42
30-23
38-23
37-38
37-30
25-35
20-22
23-17
27-23
25-42
35-24
23-24
45-28
30-31
30-26
32-45
234.8Avg total
120.9Scored
113.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (78)115.6114.8230.4+0.962%
Season at home (38)117.2115.3232.5+1.963%
Season away (40)114.2114.3228.5-0.160%
Last 10 (10)120.9113.9234.8+7.090%
Last 5 (5)122.0117.8239.8+4.280%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)106.4112.0218.4-5.638%
vs Similar (12)116.2114.2230.4+2.167%
vs Weaker ◀ (10)128.1113.4241.5+14.7100%
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormNets
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
126-115
126
115
+11
130avg 97
H09/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
100-138
100
138
-38
93avg 97
H10/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
97-108
97
108
-11
91avg 97
A12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
L
97-104
97
104
-7
81avg 97
A14/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
95-114
95
114
-19
79avg 97
H16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
92-121
92
121
-29
78avg 97
H18/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
92-93
92
93
-1
85avg 97
H20/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
122-126
122
126
-4
111avg 97
A22/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
99-134
99
134
-35
86avg 97
A24/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
106-109
106
109
-3
93avg 97
A26/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-31
32-26
26-29
35-29
27-38
13-35
33-32
27-33
21-30
29-27
29-25
18-26
16-29
15-24
25-24
41-27
20-35
21-30
24-26
30-23
11-28
13-32
31-31
37-30
22-14
28-30
15-31
27-18
34-30
28-27
20-28
40-41
30-35
21-34
22-28
26-37
30-25
28-25
28-27
20-32
218.8Avg total
102.6Scored
116.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (76)106.7115.8222.5-9.124%
Season at home (35)109.3115.2224.5-5.926%
Season away (41)104.5116.4220.9-11.822%
Last 10 (10)102.6116.2218.8-13.610%
Last 5 (5)102.2116.6218.8-14.40%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)100.2117.5217.7-17.38%
vs Similar (5)118.8113.6232.4+5.260%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +3.6+3.6Q1: -5.1-5.1Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -6.2-6.2Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +0.5+0.5
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +3.6+3.6Q1: -5.1-5.1Q2Q2: -1.5-1.5Q2: -6.2-6.2Q3Q3: +4.6+4.6Q3: -2.8-2.8Q4Q4: +0.1+0.1Q4: +0.5+0.5
Los Angeles LakersBrooklyn Nets
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Los Angeles LakersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New York Knicks
#4
W
54-49
54
49
+5
H08/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
D
45-45
45
45
+0
H11/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#22
W
67-62
67
62
+5
H13/03
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
61-50
61
50
+11
H15/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#7
L
51-57
51
57
-6
A17/03
NBA
Houston Rockets
#7
W
67-55
67
55
+12
A19/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#19
L
59-65
59
65
-6
A20/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#12
L
62-65
62
65
-3
A21/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
52-65
52
65
-13
A23/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
75-59
75
59
+16
A25/03
NBA
116.5Avg total
59.3Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.456.0115.4+3.357%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.156.7113.7+0.460%-
Last 30 away (15)61.755.4117.1+6.353%-
Last 10 (10)59.357.2116.5+2.150%-
Last 5 (5)63.061.8124.8+1.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)55.461.1116.5-5.838%-
vs Similar (12)55.855.1110.9+0.833%-
vs Weaker ◀ (10)66.853.1119.9+13.7100%-
This opponent (Brooklyn Nets) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Brooklyn NetsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
W
65-57
65
57
+8
H09/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
40-73
40
73
-33
H10/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#13
L
50-57
50
57
-7
A12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#16
L
31-53
31
53
-22
A14/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
41-65
41
65
-24
H16/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
24-60
24
60
-36
H18/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
W
50-44
50
44
+6
H20/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
W
62-57
62
57
+5
A22/03
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#18
L
51-69
51
69
-18
A24/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
58-50
58
50
+8
A26/03
NBA
105.7Avg total
47.2Scored
58.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.460.2110.6-9.730%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.059.6112.6-6.650%-
Last 30 away (18)48.760.6109.3-11.817%-
Last 10 (10)47.258.5105.7-11.340%-
Last 5 (5)49.056.0105.0-7.060%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (25)47.561.6109.1-14.016%-
vs Similar (5)65.053.2118.2+11.8100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Los Angeles Lakers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🔥 7. Top picks for this game

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Los Angeles Lakerstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Los Angeles Lakers: 120.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws21.8 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.031.7
61.0%
54.8%63.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.211.9
34.8%
35.8%35.7
🏀 Free throws29.121.8
74.9%
78.1%21.8
They take 86.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Brooklyn Netstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Brooklyn Nets: 102.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀45%
🏀🏀🏀37%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.2 pts a game · 45% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 37% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.9 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers46.423.1
49.8%
54.8%46.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.112.5
35.6%
35.8%37.5
🏀 Free throws23.618.9
80.1%
78.1%18.9
They take 81.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 28 Mar 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Los Angeles Lakers
WLWWWWWWWW
Brooklyn Nets
LLLLLLLLLW
#8
League position
#28
+7.0
Net rating
-13.3
120.4
Offensive rating
100.1
113.4
Defensive rating
113.4
57.5%
Effective FG%
51.3%
55.1%
Opp. effective FG%
56.2%
11.6%
Turnover %
17.2%
26.0%
Off. rebound %
26.0%
0.34
Free-throw rate
0.29
34.8%
3-point %
35.6%
59.4%
Assist %
66.3%
90%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Offence120.4 · 100.1Defence113.4 · 113.4Shooting57.5% · 51.3%3-point %34.8% · 35.6%Ball care11.6% · 17.2%Off. rebounds26.0% · 26.0%Free throws0.34 · 0.29Form (last 10/10)90% · 10%
■ Los Angeles Lakers   ■ Brooklyn Nets
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Los Angeles Lakers wins
4
Brooklyn Nets wins
DateGameScore
04/02/26Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers109-125
10/03/25Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers111-108
18/01/25Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets102-101
31/03/24Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers104-116
20/01/24Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets112-130
10/10/23Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets129-126
31/01/23Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers121-104
14/11/22Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets116-103
26/01/22Brooklyn Nets v Los Angeles Lakers96-106
26/12/21Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets115-122
Los Angeles Lakerslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
25/03/26AIndiana Pacers137-130
23/03/26ADetroit Pistons110-113
21/03/26AOrlando Magic105-104
20/03/26AMiami Heat134-126
19/03/26AHouston Rockets124-116
17/03/26AHouston Rockets100-92
15/03/26HDenver Nuggets127-125 OT
13/03/26HChicago Bulls142-130
11/03/26HMinnesota Timberwolves120-106
08/03/26HNew York Knicks110-97
Brooklyn Netslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/03/26AGolden State Warriors106-109
24/03/26APortland Trail Blazers99-134
22/03/26ASacramento Kings122-126
20/03/26HNew York Knicks92-93
18/03/26HOklahoma City Thunder92-121
16/03/26HPortland Trail Blazers95-114
14/03/26APhiladelphia 76ers97-104
12/03/26AAtlanta Hawks97-108
10/03/26HDetroit Pistons100-138
09/03/26HMemphis Grizzlies126-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Los Angeles Lakers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 9 Wins / 1 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWWWLW62%
HomeWWWWW63%
AwayWWWLW60%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games783840
Win %62%63%60%
Points / game115.6117.2114.2
Allowed / game114.8115.3114.3
Point differential+0.9+1.9-0.1
Avg total230.4232.5228.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%42%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won69% (16)57% (7)78% (9)
Overtime %1%3%0%
Brooklyn Nets
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLLL24%
HomeWLLLL26%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games763541
Win %24%26%22%
Points / game106.7109.3104.5
Allowed / game115.8115.2116.4
Point differential-9.1-5.9-11.8
Avg total222.5224.5220.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+14%20%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won18% (17)14% (7)20% (10)
Overtime %4%6%2%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder78611778%117.9108.0+9.9
2 San Antonio Spurs75571876%119.6111.4+8.1
3 Detroit Pistons77552271%117.5109.9+7.6
4 Boston Celtics77522568%114.4106.9+7.5
5 New York Knicks77502765%116.1110.0+6.1
6 Denver Nuggets80503062%120.6116.3+4.2
7 Houston Rockets77482962%115.0110.8+4.3
8 Los Angeles Lakers78483062%115.6114.8+0.9
9 Cleveland Cavaliers78473160%119.1115.3+3.7
10 Minnesota Timberwolves78463259%118.2114.8+3.4
11 Toronto Raptors78453358%114.2112.3+1.9
12 Phoenix Suns76433357%112.8110.5+2.2
13 Orlando Magic75423356%116.2114.5+1.7
14 Atlanta Hawks78433555%118.1116.8+1.4
15 Philadelphia 76ers77413653%115.5116.3-0.8
16 Charlotte Hornets78413753%116.6112.2+4.4
17 Los Angeles Clippers77403752%113.4112.0+1.4
18 Miami Heat79394049%119.7117.9+1.8
19 Golden State Warriors79394049%115.2114.8+0.4
20 Portland Trail Blazers79384148%115.6117.0-1.4
21 Milwaukee Bucks76324442%110.8116.2-5.4
22 Chicago Bulls78324641%116.5120.9-4.3
23 Dallas Mavericks78275135%113.9118.0-4.2
24 New Orleans Pelicans77255232%115.5119.6-4.1
25 Memphis Grizzlies78255332%115.2119.7-4.5
26 Utah Jazz78225628%117.8125.5-7.8
27 Sacramento Kings78205826%111.0121.1-10.1
28 Brooklyn Nets76185824%106.7115.8-9.1
29 Washington Wizards76185824%112.9123.5-10.7
30 Indiana Pacers78186023%112.1120.8-8.7
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles Lakers35262431116
Brooklyn Nets3029251599
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