The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Brooklyn Nets in the preseason opener but fell 123-97.
The game blew open in the fourth quarter when both teams played the non-rotational players, and the Nets outscored the Lakers 39-16 in the final 12 minutes.
Before that, the game had close encounters throughout as both teams exchanged runs. The Nets opened on an 11-0 run after Anthony Davis converted an and-1 play.
Then the Lakers cut into the lead to make it 25-19 after one, and the same balance would repeat until the fourth quarter.
Cam Thomas, the rookie guard for the Nets, led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting.
Malik Monk led the Lakers with 15 points after impressive outings in the second and third quarters.
Here are the full player grades for L.A. (preseason rust plays a factor in these):
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