LeBron James’ triple-double carries Lakers past Knicks

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at New York KnicksFeb 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

LeBron James put on another show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, posting a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the host New York Knicks to win 128-112.

James, who turned 40 in December, led all players Saturday with 33 points and 12 assists while adding 11 rebounds as he improved to 23-8 all-time at Madison Square Garden. He raised his averages in games there to 28.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.6 assists.

The triple-double was James’ 10th of the season.

Austin Reaves added 27 points for the Lakers, who have won eight of their last 10 games. Reaves gave Los Angeles the lead for good at 71-68 by draining a 3-pointer with 7:57 left in the third. It began a 13-4 run for the Lakers, and Reaves had 10 of those points.

Rui Hachimura scored 21 points, while Max Christie and Dorian Finney-Smith added 15 points apiece for the Lakers, who outscored the Knicks 37-23 in the fourth quarter.

Former Lakers player Josh Hart had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his seventh triple-double of the season for the Knicks. New York had its five-game winning streak snapped and also lost forward OG Anunoby to a right foot sprain early in the third quarter. Anunoby, who had 13 points, exited with 10:38 left and New York trailing 62-57.

Precious Achiuwa had 15 points and 15 rebounds off the bench for the Knicks. Jalen Brunson scored 17 points, followed by Mikal Bridges with 16, Miles McBride with 12 and Karl-Anthony Towns with 11 points.

The Lakers led 91-89 at the end of the third before Gabe Vincent scored nine points as Los Angeles opened the fourth on an 18-8 spurt. The Knicks got as close as seven points twice more before the visitors led by double figures for the final 5:27.

–Field Level Media

Related Posts

Union sign 17-year-old homegrown D Neil Pierre

Nov 2, 2024; Chester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union II defender Neil Pierre (44) passes against Columbus Crew 2 during the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images…

Read more

Oregon hoping to halt freefall against No. 24 Michigan

Jan 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman reacts during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit:…

Read more

Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 4th

Jan 15, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars forward J’Wan Roberts (13) dribbles against West Virginia Mountaineers forward Amani Hansberry (13) in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit:…

Read more

PJ Haggerty leads No. 17 Memphis vs. former team, Tulsa

Memphis’ PJ Haggerty (4) drives to the basket during the game between University of Memphis and University of Alabama at Birmingham at FedExForum on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Memphis,…

Read more

Cooper Flagg, No. 2 Duke aim to extend dominance in clash vs. Syracuse

Feb 1, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory…

Read more

Now healthy, No. 23 Illinois takes show on road vs. Rutgers

Feb 2, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) gets a hand from fans after an 87-79 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm…

Read more

Leave a Reply