PREVIEW: The Los Angeles Lakers host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday at Crypto.com Arena at 7:30 p.m. PT , with the defending Western Conference contenders looking to maintain their recent dominance against one of the league's most struggling squads. The Lakers have won 13 of their last 15 games , powered by Luka Doncic, who has scored at least 30 points in 11 consecutive games and tallied 43 points in a recent victory over Indiana. On offense, the Lakers rank third in high spacing and first in efficient attacking at the rim, while their shot quality data reveals weakness in defending perimeter shooting at 27th-ranked . Meanwhile, Brooklyn has lost nine straight games and 19 of its last 21 , though the Nets possess one notable defensive strength despite their struggles. The Nets rank first in defensive rebounding and second in limiting three-point attempts allowed, forcing opponents into difficult long-range looks , even as their own offensive inconsistency continues to plague them. Brooklyn's primary offensive concerns include inefficient three-point shooting (ranked 29th) and a high turnover rate (also ranked 29th). , creating a roster that struggles to generate consistent scoring opportunities. The Lakers look to win their second straight game and sweep the season series against Brooklyn , having dominated their previous matchup earlier this season. There's really no excuse for the Lakers to lose this one given the gap in current form and roster quality between these two franchises.