The Los Angeles Lakers visit the New York Knicks on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
Early this week, the Lakers (25-25) got blown out on back-to-back nights by the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks, causing a good deal of concern. Yet even with LeBron James and Anthony Davis sitting out, they were able to somehow defeat the Boston Celtics, who have the NBA’s best record, 114-105.
However, the victory came at a significant cost. Forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been a major spark plug for L.A., sustained a right foot injury late in the first half and didn’t return. While X-rays were negative, the team reportedly expects him to miss several weeks of action.
New York is riding a nine-game winning streak and is the hottest team in basketball right now. It has risen to a 32-17 record and third place in the Eastern Conference even though All-Star forward Julius Randle has missed its last three contests.
Fellow All-Star Jalen Brunson has been on a heater lately, as he’s averaging 32.6 points in his last nine games.
These two teams met at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 18 with New York winning 114-109.
How to watch
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Feb. 3, 2024
- Time: 5:30 p.m. PT
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: Fubo (watch for free)
Lakers versus Knicks injury report
Lakers: Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) are questionable and Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain), Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot soreness) and Gabe Vincent (left knee surgery) are out.
Knicks: Mitchell Robinson (left ankle surgery), Julius Randle (right shoulder dislocated) and OG Anunoby (right elbow inflammation) are out.
Probable starting lineups
Lakers
- G – D’Angelo Russell
- G – Austin Reaves
- C – Anthony Davis
- F – Taurean Prince
- F – LeBron James
Knicks
- G – Jalen Brunson
- G – Donte DiVincenzo
- C – Isaiah Hartenstein
- F – Josh Hart
- F – Precious Achiuwa
