Knicks vs Lakers
Sun, Feb 1
Final
Knicks
Knicks
(30 - 18)
112
-
100
Lakers
Lakers
(29 - 18)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 27 | 25 | 38 | 22 | 112 |
| Lakers | 33 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 100 |
Venue: Madison Square Garden
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
OG Anunoby
NYK | #8 | F/G
25
8
3
Luka DonÄiÄ
LAL | #77 | F/G
30
15
8
Smart Game Analysis
New York Knicks has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Knicks look to extend their five-game winning streak as they host a Lakers team featuring the high-scoring duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James.
Key Analysis
- • The absence of center Mitchell Robinson weakens New York's rim protection and rebounding depth.
- • Jalen Brunson faces his former teammate Luka Doncic in a marquee matchup of two of the league's top scorers.
- • New York's defense is significantly stouter, allowing 112.3 points per game compared to the 116.4 allowed by Los Angeles.
- • The Knicks enter the contest with strong momentum, having won five consecutive games and 19 of 25 at home.
- • New York ranks third in the NBA in offensive rebounding, averaging 13.6 second-chance opportunities per game.
- • Los Angeles must tighten its perimeter defense to counter a Knicks offense that averages 15.0 made three-pointers per game.
