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Lakers Win Without LeBron, Knicks Fall Short
9 Mar
Summary
- Doncic scored 35 points, leading the Lakers to victory.
- Reaves contributed 25 points in the absence of LeBron James.
- The Knicks struggled with 3-point shooting, going 8 of 34.
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, even with LeBron James out due to injury. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 35 points and eight rebounds, while Austin Reaves contributed 25 points. Rui Hachimura added 13 points for the Lakers, who maintained their lead throughout the game.
The Lakers held a significant 23-point lead at one point, but the Knicks began to close the gap in the fourth quarter. Despite Jalen Brunson scoring 10 points in the final period, New York's rally fell short. The Knicks struggled offensively, converting only 8 of 34 three-point attempts and committing eight turnovers in the fourth quarter.
Karl-Anthony Towns was a standout for the Knicks with 25 points and 16 rebounds. However, Mikal Bridges went scoreless in 27 minutes. The Knicks are continuing a five-game road trip, with their next game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, while the Lakers will host Minnesota on Tuesday.
