Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Jan. 17 | 2024-25 NBA Season 

The Brooklyn Nets and LA Lakers lock horns on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena. The game will draw plenty of eyeballs, with D'Angelo Russell marking his return to LA after getting traded last month for Dorian Finney-Smith, who also potentially faces his ex-team if he plays.

The Nets enter this game behind their worst loss, even after dropping Wednesday's game against the LA Clippers 126-67. Brooklyn was in it until the first quarter, as the teams were tied 21-21.

However, the final three quarters were heavily lopsided, which also saw LA go on a 29-3 run between the second and third quarters. None of the starters scored eight or more points. Jalen Wilson's 16 points and Day'Ron Sharpe's12-point outings were the only significant contributions for the Nets.

Meanwhile, the Lakers are coming off an impressive 117-108 comeback win over the Miami Heat, snapping a three-game losing streak in the process. Rui Hachimura rediscovered his form with a game-high 23-point effort, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis had 22 points apiece. Austin Reaves finished with a 14-point, 14-assist double-double.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Lakers Injury Reports for Jan. 17

Brooklyn Nets injury report

The Nets have a lengthy injury report with six players on the list. Bojan Bogdanovic is out with a left foot injury recovery, Maxwell Lewis is sidelined with a left tibia fracture, De'Anthony Melton is out for the season with a left knee ACL tear, Cam Thomas has a left hamstring strain, and Trendon Watford is out with a same ailment as him.

Meanwhile, Cam Johnson is questionable with a right ankle sprain.

LA Lakers injury report

The Lakers have listed Anthony Davis and LeBron James as probable. Davis is dealing with a left plantar fasciitis injury, and James is managing a left foot injury. Dorian Finney-Smith is doubtful, citing personal reasons. Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot surgery recovery) and Christian Wood (knee surgery recovery) remain sidelined.

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Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Jan. 17

Brooklyn Nets starting lineup and depth chart

The Nets could start Ben Simmons, D'Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons in the backcourt, with Ziaire Williams, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton as the frontcourt trio. Noah Clowney could get another starting nod if Johnson sits out.

PG	D'Angelo Russell	Keon Johnson	Reece Beekman
SG	Ben Simmons	Tyrese Martin
SF	Ziaire Williams	Jalen Wilson
PF	Cam Johnson	Noah Clowney	Tosan Evbuomwan
C	Nic Claxton	Day'Ron Sharpe

LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart

The Lakers could start Austin Reaves and Max Christie in the backcourt. Rui Hachimura and LeBron James will join Anthony Davis on the frontcourt.

PG	Austin Reaves	Shake Milton	Bronny James
SG	Max Christie	Gabe Vincent	Dalton Knecht
SF	Rui Hachimura	Cam Reddish
PF	LeBron James	Dorian Finney-Smith*	Armel Traore
C	Anthony Davis	Jaxson Hayes	Trey Jemison III