The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to play some of their best basketball lately, and they are also getting very promising returns from their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. On Friday night,

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) on the court during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. Manda

The Brooklyn Nets head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Nets are 14-27, which puts them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 21-17, which puts them in sixth place in the Western Conference.

The defending champions complete their Los Angeles back-to-back when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Boston Celtics on Thursday, Jan. 23 at crypto.com Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 10 p.m.

One of the NBA’s classic rivalries is renewed Thursday night in Los Angeles, as the Lakers play host to the Boston Celtics for an East-West crossover matchup.