Los Angeles Lakers travel to Madison Square Garden for their only matchup against New York Knicks this season at Madison Square Garden. Following an unexpected victory against Boston on Thursday, Los Angeles has seen their two-game skid end by defeating them and currently hold an even 25-25 record entering this meeting with New York.
The Knicks currently boast a 32-17 record and 18-5 home record this season, boasting one of the top rebounding teams and being in the top ten in free throw shooting. However, at times they can be careless with the ball; something which could hurt them against an aggressive Lakers squad.
Jalen Brunson has been one of the primary contributors to New York Knicks recent success and an All-Star. Over his last nine games he averaged 29 points and 7.3 assists, being an intimidating presence both inside the paint and beyond the three point line.
Brunson played an integral part in New York's victory against Boston on Thursday, scoring 11 of his 40 points during the final 6:25 of play. Since returning from an injury last November, he has recorded 30+ point performances in 14 of 15 games played - doing everything in his power to help New York secure playoff berths.
LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (hip) remain questionable for the Lakers, while Cam Reddish (ankle), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Gabe Vincent (knee) and OG Anunoby (elbow) are out for New York.
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