James Harden scored 23 points as the Brooklyn Nets blew away a depleted Los Angeles Lakers in a one-sided showdown between the Eastern and Western Conference heavyweights on Thursday.
With Kevin Durant sidelined with a hamstring strain, Harden shouldered the offensive burden as the Nets extended their winning streak to five games with a 109-98 victory at the Staples Center.
Harden added 11 assists and five rebounds while power forward Joe Harris added 21 points after making six of seven three-point attempts.
The Beard helps the @BrooklynNets defeat LAL and win their 5th straight game! #BrooklynTogether @JHarden13: 23 PTS, 11 AST pic.twitter.com/NtmDjctCu0
— NBA (@NBA) February 19, 2021
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