Another loss at home and back down to .500 at Barclays Center.
The Nets came close but the Lakers had their answers and closed it out when it matter, losing to Los Angeles, 106-96. With the defeat, the Nets fall to 29-18 on the season and 12-12 at home.
“Our emphasis going into the game was transition defense,” said Steve Nash after the 106-96 loss Tuesday night to the Lakers. “ We gave up 20 transition points in the first half. I thought we played pretty hard and had a chance in stretches where we were missing guys and having that full compliment.