Lakers Overcome Knicks in Overtime for Eighth Consecutive Victory; Jalen Brunson Sustains Ankle Injury
LOS ANGELES — In a thrilling overtime battle, the Los Angeles Lakers staged a remarkable comeback from a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat the New York Knicks 113-109 on Thursday night. With this victory, the Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games and improved their record to 40-21, solidifying their position at No. 2 in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Knicks fell to 40-22, maintaining their No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite struggling with their shots for most of the game, the Lakers were propelled to victory by the stellar performances of superstars Luka Dončić and LeBron James. Dončić contributed 32 points, seven rebounds, and 12 assists, while James added 31 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson showcased his scoring prowess with 39 points and 10 assists before suffering an ankle injury with 1:24 remaining in overtime. He exited the game after successfully making both ...