The New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers game will be played at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. The Knicks currently hold the third spot in the Eastern Conference with a 32-16 record. They are on a five-game winning streak, with their latest victory coming against the Denver Nuggets in a 122-112 game.
On the other hand, the Lakers are positioned fifth in the Western Conference with a 27-19 record. Their four-game winning streak ended in a 104-118 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but they quickly rebounded with a dominant 134-96 win over the Washington Wizards. Historically, the two teams have faced each other 299 times in the regular season, with the Knicks securing 126 wins and the Lakers coming out on top 173 times.
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Prediction
The Knicks are a strong offensive team, ranking fourth in the NBA with 117.9 points per game. They also allow 110.8 points per game, placing eighth in defense. Their rebounding sits at 43.3 per game, while they only allow 41.1 boards. The Knicks are also effective from beyond the arc, shooting 37.9% and making 13.3 threes per game, ranking fifth and 15th in the league, respectively.
The Lakers, averaging 111.8 points per game, rank 17th in the league offensively while allowing 112.3 points, placing 14th defensively. They face challenges with rebounding, ranking 24th with 41.5 boards per game and allowing 43.4. Los Angeles also ranks poorly in three-pointers, making just 11.8 per game with a 35.3% shooting percentage, which is 18th in the NBA.
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
New York Knicks
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PG Jalen Brunson
SG Mikal Bridges
SF Josh Hart
PF OG Anunoby
C Karl-Anthony Towns
Los Angeles Lakers
PG Austin Reaves
SG Max Christie
SF Rui Hachimura
PF LeBron James
C Jaxon Hayes
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Injuries Update
The Knicks have Mitchell Robinson out due to an ankle injury, and Pacome Dadiet is day-to-day with a toe issue.
Meanwhile, the Lakers will be missing Christian Wood (knee) and Anthony Davis (foot), while Dorian Finney-Smith (shoulder), Gabe Vincent (knee), and Jalen Hood-Schifino (hamstring) are all day-to-day.
