This time the Nets showed some heart. But they had it broken. D’Angelo Russell’s Hollywood return story just missed a happy ending. His potential winning jumper in the closing seconds from 3-point range was wide,

Despite a close miss by D'Angelo Russell, the Nets lost to the Lakers 102-101 in what was supposed to be a revenge game for Russell, who had 19 points, six rebounds, and eight assists off the bench. Ziaire Williams had 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 15 points and six rebounds off the bench to continue his impressive stretch for Brooklyn after being one of the team's recent Two-Way signings.

Brooklyn Nets face setbacks as D’Angelo Russell misses four games due to injury. Learn about his injury and recovery timeline.