NEW YORK – LeBron James had 33 factors, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in his tenth triple-double of the season, having fun with one other memorable night time at Madison Sq. Backyard and main the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday.
James improved to 23-8 at his favourite area to go to, simply surpassing the 28 factors per sport he had been averaging within the constructing. He additionally turned the seventh NBA participant with 2,500 3-pointers. James made three of the Lakers’ 19, one off their season excessive.
Austin Reaves added 27 factors and Rui Hachimura had 21 for the Lakers, who shot 58% from the sphere.
Josh Hart had 26 factors, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in his seventh triple-double of the season, however the Knicks had their five-game profitable streak snapped. Jalen Brunson added 17 factors and Mikal Bridges had 16.
Takeaways
Lakers: With 5 gamers making at the very least three 3-pointers, the Lakers confirmed off the form of balanced capturing that makes any workforce with James harmful.
Knicks: Extra essential than the sport for the Knicks is the standing of OG Anunoby, who limped off with a sprained proper foot within the third quarter after scoring 13 factors.
Key second
The chants for Bronny James grew louder late within the sport and he lastly acquired in when his father checked out with 1:50 to play. Bronny made a pleasant lefty layup on his solely shot.
Key stat
Knicks All-Star Karl-Anthony Cities shot simply 3 for 12 and completed with 11 factors.
Up subsequent
The Lakers return to Los Angeles however not fairly dwelling, ending their six-game journey Tuesday on the Clippers. The Knicks host Houston on Monday.
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