LA Lakers vs Brooklyn Nets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for March 31 | 2023-24 NBA Season

2024/03/31

On Sunday, the LA Lakers will aim to strengthen their position as the ninth team in the Western Conference standings as they take on the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. This game marks the final meeting between the two teams this season, with the Nets claiming victory in their previous matchup on Jan. 19 with a score of 130-112. The Lakers currently lead the all-time series with a record of 68 wins to 30 losses.

During their previous encounter, Brooklyn pulled off an unexpected victory thanks to Cam Thomas’ impressive 33 points. Nic Claxton also contributed with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Spencer Dinwiddie, who was part of the Nets at the time, scored 19 points. The Lakers, on the other hand, were led by Anthony Davis’ 26 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks. LeBron James also had a solid performance with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Despite winning seven of their last 10 games, the Lakers (41-33) suffered a 109-90 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday. Meanwhile, the Nets (29-45) have been on a three-game winning streak and currently hold the 11th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. However, they are still 5.0 games behind the final play-in spot and their chances of making it to the tournament are slim.

The game between the LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets will begin at 6 p.m. EDT at Barclays Center. Viewers can tune in to the live broadcast on YES and Spectrum SportsNet, or watch the game streaming on NBA League Pass and fuboTV.

LA Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Injury Updates

LA Lakers injury update for April 1

Anthony Davis and LeBron James are both questionable for the game due to Davis’ left knee hyperextension and James’ ankle injury. A final decision on their playing status will most likely be made just before gametime. Unfortunately, Christian Wood, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent will not be playing due to knee, foot, and knee injuries respectively.

Brooklyn Nets injury update for March 31

The Nets have confirmed that Ben Simmons (back), Dariq Whitehead (left shin stress reaction), and Keita Bates-Diop (shin) will not be playing for the remainder of the season. Additionally, Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) and Cam Johnson (toe) will not be available for the game against the Lakers.

On March 31, take a glimpse at the starting lineups and depth charts for the Lakers vs Nets matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Starting Lineups and Team Depth Chart

Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineup and Player Depth Chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	D’Angelo Russell	Spencer Dinwiddie	Austin Reaves
SG	Austin Reaves	Max Christie	Cam Reddish
SF	LeBron James (Q)	Cam Reddish	Taurean Prince
PF	Rui Hachimura	Taurean Prince	LeBron James (Q)
C	Anthony Davis (Q)	Jaxson Hayes	Colin Castleton

2021-2022 Brooklyn Nets projected starting lineup and depth chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PG	Dennis Schroder	Jacob Gilyard	Keon Johnson
SG	Cam Thomas	Jalen Wilson	Lonnie Walker IV
SF	Mikal Bridges	Dorian Finney-Smith	Jalen Wilson
PF	Dorian Finney-Smith	Trendon Watford	Noah Clowney
C	Nic Claxton	Noah Clowney	Day’Ron Sharpe

Top Matchups to Watch: LA Lakers vs. Brooklyn Nets

An Uphill Battle: Anthony Davis vs. the Brooklyn Nets’ Dominant Centers

If Anthony Davis is on the court, he will play a crucial role in the Lakers’ success. Although Nic Claxton is a talented player, he does not possess the same level of skill as Davis. The Lakers’ dominant center has the ability to dominate the Brooklyn centers near the rim, resulting in a potentially high-scoring game.

Lakers and Nets Backcourt Battle

This is a match-up in which the two teams are evenly matched. Both Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas and LA’s D’Angelo Russell have the ability to score big on any given night. The outcome will be determined by which team’s backcourt can effectively defend the other. If Mikal Bridges takes on the task of guarding the opposing backcourt, the Lakers’ guards may struggle to put up points.