The LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets listed three players each on their injury reports ahead of Tuesday's showdown.

Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

The Lakers were competitive for two and a half quarters against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but they faded afterward.

LeBron James' future has been a hot topic for many as speculations continue to grow in the final year of his Lakers contract.

D wing help" ahead of February's trade deadline, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, and are reportedly willing to move a few players to facilitate such a move.

Will the Los Angeles Lakers endure another successful trade season or be left pondering what could have been if they had elevated their aggression on the trade market? Although completing a small trade is the most likely scenario,

The Knicks have won five straight coming into this matchup to improve to 30-18, which is good enough for second in the East, tied with the Boston Celtics, entering the day. Jalen