The Los Angeles Lakers fell to 9-10 on the season after losing on the road to the New York Knicks, 106-100.
Los Angeles didn’t have LeBron James available in this contest because he was suspended one game for his role in the altercation with Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart.
The Lakers started the game with absolutely zero energy, and the Knicks responded with good shotmaking to lead by double-digits early on. The Lakers trailed by 16 after 12 minutes.
Los Angeles cut into the deficit towards the end of the first half, which Russell Westbrook took a step further in the third by igniting a comeback effort.
However, the Lakers ran out of steam in the fourth, and Immanuel Quickley made some tough 3s in the final minutes to bury L.A.
Here’s how the Lakers graded individually after a tough loss in Madison Square Garden:
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