Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

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Anunoby and Shamet combined for 47 points and 10 3-pointers, all while the Knicks' defense is hitting its stride.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from February 1, 2026 on ESPN.

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Former Dallas Mavericks majority governor Mark Cuban suggested on Sunday that Nico Harrison, the general manager responsible for trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers, deserved his firing in November.

Game summary of the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game, final score 112-100, from February 1, 2026 on ESPN.