The New York Knicks (24-28) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (28-28) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 8:30 PM EST on Saturday February 5, 2022
New York Knicks 93, Los Angeles Lakers 96 (Q4 06:59)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Alec Burks been a walking bucket with no fanfare for a long time. – 10:40 PM
Alec Burks been a walking bucket with no fanfare for a long time. – 10:40 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Five Lakers have been incredible tonight. Five Lakers have been bad. It’s concerning that the one making $44 million is in the wrong group. – 10:39 PM
Five Lakers have been incredible tonight. Five Lakers have been bad. It’s concerning that the one making $44 million is in the wrong group. – 10:39 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
AD making the most out of hard earned second chances 💪 pic.twitter.com/IjxCZdjpC6 – 10:35 PM
AD making the most out of hard earned second chances 💪 pic.twitter.com/IjxCZdjpC6 – 10:35 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
A good habit when trying to figure out if a team is in for a comeback is to check the 3-point percentages at halftime. Often, extreme ones come back to Earth in the second half.
Lakers were 2-for-14 from deep at the half. Knicks were 9-for-20.
Those numbers are evening out. – 10:34 PM
A good habit when trying to figure out if a team is in for a comeback is to check the 3-point percentages at halftime. Often, extreme ones come back to Earth in the second half.
Lakers were 2-for-14 from deep at the half. Knicks were 9-for-20.
Those numbers are evening out. – 10:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Have to get RJ Barrett more than three shots in the third quarter after he played so well in the first half – 10:30 PM
Have to get RJ Barrett more than three shots in the third quarter after he played so well in the first half – 10:30 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Big quarter from the #LakeShow
@Anthony Davis: 22 pts, 9 reb, 4 blk
@Malik Monk: 22 pts (18 pts in the 3rd)
@LeBron James: 17 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast pic.twitter.com/XpPFh6KmHt – 10:29 PM
Big quarter from the #LakeShow
@Anthony Davis: 22 pts, 9 reb, 4 blk
@Malik Monk: 22 pts (18 pts in the 3rd)
@LeBron James: 17 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast pic.twitter.com/XpPFh6KmHt – 10:29 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
third quarter stats:
malik monk – 18 pts
knicks in existential crisis – 13 pts – 10:28 PM
third quarter stats:
malik monk – 18 pts
knicks in existential crisis – 13 pts – 10:28 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Knicks vs. Lakers on primetime in 2022 pic.twitter.com/CxYsmeJWUU – 10:28 PM
Knicks vs. Lakers on primetime in 2022 pic.twitter.com/CxYsmeJWUU – 10:28 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 87, Knicks 84
The Lakers made an impressive comeback in the third, outscoring the Knicks 31-13. Malik Monk scored a season-high 18 points in the frame, bringing his total to 22. AD has 22 pts, 9 rebs and 4 blks. LeBron has 17 pts, 9 rebs and 6 ast. – 10:28 PM
Third quarter: Lakers 87, Knicks 84
The Lakers made an impressive comeback in the third, outscoring the Knicks 31-13. Malik Monk scored a season-high 18 points in the frame, bringing his total to 22. AD has 22 pts, 9 rebs and 4 blks. LeBron has 17 pts, 9 rebs and 6 ast. – 10:28 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks getting killed now by Kentucky duo Anthony Davis and Malik Monk. – 10:23 PM
Knicks getting killed now by Kentucky duo Anthony Davis and Malik Monk. – 10:23 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
“Ahhhh, okay, finally here are the Knicks I know and don’t love…” – Knicks fans – 10:18 PM
“Ahhhh, okay, finally here are the Knicks I know and don’t love…” – Knicks fans – 10:18 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Good defense leads to good offense.
(📺: ABC) pic.twitter.com/2P56hq5ciB – 10:18 PM
Good defense leads to good offense.
(📺: ABC) pic.twitter.com/2P56hq5ciB – 10:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Malik Monk is on a heater, up to 15 points in the 3rd Q alone, with 5:34 to play, as LAL have trimmed off 14 points of NYK’s 15-point lead rapidly. – 10:15 PM
Malik Monk is on a heater, up to 15 points in the 3rd Q alone, with 5:34 to play, as LAL have trimmed off 14 points of NYK’s 15-point lead rapidly. – 10:15 PM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
All that pace the Knicks played w/ in the first half has dissipated. Lakers switching a buch now (a strategy that’s given Knicks trouble on other nights), but Knicks pounding Randle isos in other situations, too. Not getting stops to get running either. Lakers up 22-8 in the 3rd. – 10:14 PM
All that pace the Knicks played w/ in the first half has dissipated. Lakers switching a buch now (a strategy that’s given Knicks trouble on other nights), but Knicks pounding Randle isos in other situations, too. Not getting stops to get running either. Lakers up 22-8 in the 3rd. – 10:14 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Julius froze RJ out this game and the Knicks lost their lead – 10:12 PM
Julius froze RJ out this game and the Knicks lost their lead – 10:12 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Investing in Black Futures.
#LakersYouthFoundation x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/mjTP7nv82Q – 10:06 PM
Investing in Black Futures.
#LakersYouthFoundation x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/mjTP7nv82Q – 10:06 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
worst third quarter team in the league by a massive margin at your service. (the knicks) (probably needed to specify) – 10:04 PM
worst third quarter team in the league by a massive margin at your service. (the knicks) (probably needed to specify) – 10:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He left twice… he’ll leave again.”
@Charles Oakley tells Frank Isola & Brian Scalabrine his thoughts on LeBron James’ future.
Oakley’s book, #TheLastEnforcer with Frank Isola is available now! pic.twitter.com/CdSGWWJUSQ – 10:02 PM
“He left twice… he’ll leave again.”
@Charles Oakley tells Frank Isola & Brian Scalabrine his thoughts on LeBron James’ future.
Oakley’s book, #TheLastEnforcer with Frank Isola is available now! pic.twitter.com/CdSGWWJUSQ – 10:02 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
The next League Pass commercials should just have the Lakers’ schedule for the next month on screen for 15 seconds. pic.twitter.com/kMceaUoOgu – 9:59 PM
The next League Pass commercials should just have the Lakers’ schedule for the next month on screen for 15 seconds. pic.twitter.com/kMceaUoOgu – 9:59 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ju dialed in.
📊 20 PTS / 7 REB / 6 AST pic.twitter.com/B46JVANC8K – 9:58 PM
Ju dialed in.
📊 20 PTS / 7 REB / 6 AST pic.twitter.com/B46JVANC8K – 9:58 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Out of halftime segment highlight? Monk lob to AD. They gave up 71 points in the first half – 9:57 PM
Out of halftime segment highlight? Monk lob to AD. They gave up 71 points in the first half – 9:57 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
New Rule:
Berman had to ask Randle about potentially being traded to Sacramento before every game. pic.twitter.com/AauVIkBltR – 9:51 PM
New Rule:
Berman had to ask Randle about potentially being traded to Sacramento before every game. pic.twitter.com/AauVIkBltR – 9:51 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
RJ put on a show in the first half.
📊 24 PTS / 4 REB / 4 AST pic.twitter.com/HR1fjCjhyX – 9:50 PM
RJ put on a show in the first half.
📊 24 PTS / 4 REB / 4 AST pic.twitter.com/HR1fjCjhyX – 9:50 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
If the Lakers lose this game, Russell Westbrook will likely be arriving at Bush Airport around 1:30 am. – 9:50 PM
If the Lakers lose this game, Russell Westbrook will likely be arriving at Bush Airport around 1:30 am. – 9:50 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Knicks 71, Lakers 56
Anthony Davis leads LA w/ 16 points and 3 blocks. LeBron James has 15 points. No other Laker player has more than 7 points. The Lakers cut into the lead late in the half, but their defense has been awful and the Knicks are making everything. – 9:48 PM
Halftime: Knicks 71, Lakers 56
Anthony Davis leads LA w/ 16 points and 3 blocks. LeBron James has 15 points. No other Laker player has more than 7 points. The Lakers cut into the lead late in the half, but their defense has been awful and the Knicks are making everything. – 9:48 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
will the four hall-of-famers be able to regroup and stop RJ Barrett? let’s find out after the break. – 9:46 PM
will the four hall-of-famers be able to regroup and stop RJ Barrett? let’s find out after the break. – 9:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t know what trade the Lakers can actually make, but I would not be surprised if it comes tomorrow just to distract the fanbase from whatever the fuck this is tonight. – 9:46 PM
I don’t know what trade the Lakers can actually make, but I would not be surprised if it comes tomorrow just to distract the fanbase from whatever the fuck this is tonight. – 9:46 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Best player of his generation and LeBron James pic.twitter.com/QF1A6rEk60 – 9:46 PM
Best player of his generation and LeBron James pic.twitter.com/QF1A6rEk60 – 9:46 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
This very well may be the best half the Knicks have played all season. They lead the Lakers by 15 on ABC. – 9:46 PM
This very well may be the best half the Knicks have played all season. They lead the Lakers by 15 on ABC. – 9:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Lakers somehow only lost that quarter by two. It felt like fucking Armageddon. – 9:45 PM
The Lakers somehow only lost that quarter by two. It felt like fucking Armageddon. – 9:45 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Russell Westbrook just needs to accept he can’t shoot the basketball. I’ve had enough of watching him clank his shots off the backboard. Start acting like Draymond Green or Ben Simmons. Just stop shooting. pic.twitter.com/9SFA5YTtTm – 9:43 PM
Russell Westbrook just needs to accept he can’t shoot the basketball. I’ve had enough of watching him clank his shots off the backboard. Start acting like Draymond Green or Ben Simmons. Just stop shooting. pic.twitter.com/9SFA5YTtTm – 9:43 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Mark Jackson calls this one of the worst halves the Lakers have played this season. I don’t think he’s seen enough games. BK – 9:42 PM
Mark Jackson calls this one of the worst halves the Lakers have played this season. I don’t think he’s seen enough games. BK – 9:42 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Evan Fournier has made 22 of his last 38 three-pointers attempts – that’s 57.9%
Over the Knicks last 15 games, he is 54-of-106 (51%) – 9:41 PM
Evan Fournier has made 22 of his last 38 three-pointers attempts – that’s 57.9%
Over the Knicks last 15 games, he is 54-of-106 (51%) – 9:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Julius Randle just took it to the rim on a break and Anthony Davis made a decision that he was not going to foul – or be on a poster. – 9:41 PM
Julius Randle just took it to the rim on a break and Anthony Davis made a decision that he was not going to foul – or be on a poster. – 9:41 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The Knicks flew out West and adopted the “Seven Seconds or Less” philosophy – 9:37 PM
The Knicks flew out West and adopted the “Seven Seconds or Less” philosophy – 9:37 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Spin Cycle:
🔘 On
⚪️ Off
@RjBarrett6 | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/LVEtwDP00G – 9:35 PM
Spin Cycle:
🔘 On
⚪️ Off
@RjBarrett6 | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/LVEtwDP00G – 9:35 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Westbrook with the Kobe-assist to AD! These Staples Center boo birds don’t under this shit is chess, not checkers! AK – 9:34 PM
Westbrook with the Kobe-assist to AD! These Staples Center boo birds don’t under this shit is chess, not checkers! AK – 9:34 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks most valuable players tonight:
1. RJ Barrett
2. Russ Westbrook
3. Julius Randle – 9:33 PM
Knicks most valuable players tonight:
1. RJ Barrett
2. Russ Westbrook
3. Julius Randle – 9:33 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
There were loud boos coming down in L.A. after Russell Westbrook, with the Lakers down 19 in the second quarter to the Knicks, hit the side of the basket on a midrange jump shot. Been a rough night for Westbrook and the Lakers, mirroring a rough season. – 9:33 PM
There were loud boos coming down in L.A. after Russell Westbrook, with the Lakers down 19 in the second quarter to the Knicks, hit the side of the basket on a midrange jump shot. Been a rough night for Westbrook and the Lakers, mirroring a rough season. – 9:33 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
RJ Barrett…I’m impressed. Wasn’t sure he could develop into a scorer but here we are – 9:33 PM
RJ Barrett…I’m impressed. Wasn’t sure he could develop into a scorer but here we are – 9:33 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Westbrook shanks another banker, now getting booed by home crowd. pic.twitter.com/4XishaS3c9 – 9:33 PM
Westbrook shanks another banker, now getting booed by home crowd. pic.twitter.com/4XishaS3c9 – 9:33 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers writers scrambling to get those “Frank Vogel fired” pre-writes back up to date. pic.twitter.com/KwjdWmGFwk – 9:33 PM
Lakers writers scrambling to get those “Frank Vogel fired” pre-writes back up to date. pic.twitter.com/KwjdWmGFwk – 9:33 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Westbrook must absolutely stop shooting that shot off the glass. – 9:32 PM
Westbrook must absolutely stop shooting that shot off the glass. – 9:32 PM
Mike Mazzeo @MazzNYC
No the Knicks should not trade for Russell Westbrook. Lots of unwatchable basketball available – 9:32 PM
No the Knicks should not trade for Russell Westbrook. Lots of unwatchable basketball available – 9:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
It will always be amazing Durant got his buddy DeAndre Jordan $40 million ahhahaha
Get you a friend like KD – 9:32 PM
It will always be amazing Durant got his buddy DeAndre Jordan $40 million ahhahaha
Get you a friend like KD – 9:32 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
When the Rockets traded Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook, it was the THUNDER that got all the picks.
Amazing. – 9:31 PM
When the Rockets traded Chris Paul for Russell Westbrook, it was the THUNDER that got all the picks.
Amazing. – 9:31 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
They’re booing Russell Westbrook in L.A. after that brick. He’s 1-for-5 and the Knicks lead by 19. – 9:31 PM
They’re booing Russell Westbrook in L.A. after that brick. He’s 1-for-5 and the Knicks lead by 19. – 9:31 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
A four-play stretch for #Lakers:
Westbrook misses contested jumper
Westbrook bad pass in traffic to DeAndre Jordan that leads to a turnover
Westbrook scored on in transition
Westbrook misses layup – 9:31 PM
A four-play stretch for #Lakers:
Westbrook misses contested jumper
Westbrook bad pass in traffic to DeAndre Jordan that leads to a turnover
Westbrook scored on in transition
Westbrook misses layup – 9:31 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
I know Russell Westbrook turned it in the second half last week but man, he looks sad right now. – 9:28 PM
I know Russell Westbrook turned it in the second half last week but man, he looks sad right now. – 9:28 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
do you have any idea how difficult it is to let the knicks score 42 points in a single quarter? you have to actually help them, otherwise they could get to maybe 30 against zero defenders if they tried hard enough. i am impressed. – 9:15 PM
do you have any idea how difficult it is to let the knicks score 42 points in a single quarter? you have to actually help them, otherwise they could get to maybe 30 against zero defenders if they tried hard enough. i am impressed. – 9:15 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Julius Randle has 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in first quarter vs Lakers. Randle has said in past he has extra motivation vs. LAL, the team that drafted him. In 9 games vs LAL prior to this one, Randle is averaging 23.7 points, 8.2 rebounds & 3.9 assists. – 9:14 PM
Julius Randle has 12 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists in first quarter vs Lakers. Randle has said in past he has extra motivation vs. LAL, the team that drafted him. In 9 games vs LAL prior to this one, Randle is averaging 23.7 points, 8.2 rebounds & 3.9 assists. – 9:14 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Knicks 42, Lakers 29
The Knicks’ 42 points are tied for the most the Lakers have given up in a quarter this season — and the first time a team has scored 40 against them in the first quarter. LeBron made an impact early in his return with 6 points and 2 assists. – 9:12 PM
First quarter: Knicks 42, Lakers 29
The Knicks’ 42 points are tied for the most the Lakers have given up in a quarter this season — and the first time a team has scored 40 against them in the first quarter. LeBron made an impact early in his return with 6 points and 2 assists. – 9:12 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Ju workin’.
📊 Q1: 12 PTS (4-5 FG) / 5 REB / 4 AST / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/YiVttFVEO8 – 9:12 PM
Ju workin’.
📊 Q1: 12 PTS (4-5 FG) / 5 REB / 4 AST / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/YiVttFVEO8 – 9:12 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
America, an hour ago: “The Lakers defense can’t be that bad, can it??”
*one hour later*
“Ohhhh…. Wow… yikes” – 9:11 PM
America, an hour ago: “The Lakers defense can’t be that bad, can it??”
*one hour later*
“Ohhhh…. Wow… yikes” – 9:11 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks up 42-29 after the first quarter, highest scoring first quarter of the season. Barrett first, then Randle, took charge – combined for 29. – 9:11 PM
Knicks up 42-29 after the first quarter, highest scoring first quarter of the season. Barrett first, then Randle, took charge – combined for 29. – 9:11 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Knicks played with more force than the Lakers through much of the 1st Q, and hit 15 of 22 FG’s to take a 42-29 lead into the 2nd Q. – 9:11 PM
The Knicks played with more force than the Lakers through much of the 1st Q, and hit 15 of 22 FG’s to take a 42-29 lead into the 2nd Q. – 9:11 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Where did that Knicks team come from?
They played fast and moved the ball, scored 42 points in the first quarter with 10 assists. Lead the Lakers by 13. – 9:11 PM
Where did that Knicks team come from?
They played fast and moved the ball, scored 42 points in the first quarter with 10 assists. Lead the Lakers by 13. – 9:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
How is this a 13-point game I feel like the Lakers should be down 80. – 9:10 PM
How is this a 13-point game I feel like the Lakers should be down 80. – 9:10 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Barrett-Randle combined to shoot 10 of 12 from field for 29 points in glorious 42-29 first quarter against Lake Show. – 9:10 PM
Barrett-Randle combined to shoot 10 of 12 from field for 29 points in glorious 42-29 first quarter against Lake Show. – 9:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
RJ Barrett came into tonight averaging 17.5 pts per game this season. He already has 17 pts after 1Q tonight. The Lakers trail the Knicks 42-29 heading into the 2nd Q. – 9:10 PM
RJ Barrett came into tonight averaging 17.5 pts per game this season. He already has 17 pts after 1Q tonight. The Lakers trail the Knicks 42-29 heading into the 2nd Q. – 9:10 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
After an intital 6-minute stint in which LeBron came out perhaps looking to see how his knee responded, he’s been more forceful in his 2nd stint, w/consecutive buckets at the rim and an assist to Reaves capping a 9-2 run that has LAL within 11.
Knicks opened 9 of 10 to go up 17. – 9:08 PM
After an intital 6-minute stint in which LeBron came out perhaps looking to see how his knee responded, he’s been more forceful in his 2nd stint, w/consecutive buckets at the rim and an assist to Reaves capping a 9-2 run that has LAL within 11.
Knicks opened 9 of 10 to go up 17. – 9:08 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Figured out how to unlock Randle … just play LeBron and the Lakers in LA on national TV every game – 9:06 PM
Figured out how to unlock Randle … just play LeBron and the Lakers in LA on national TV every game – 9:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Austin Reaves is the only Lakers guard remotely capable of fighting over a screen. – 9:06 PM
Austin Reaves is the only Lakers guard remotely capable of fighting over a screen. – 9:06 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Noted offensive juggernaut the New York Knicks have scored 36 points with 3:08 still to play in the first quarter. – 9:04 PM
Noted offensive juggernaut the New York Knicks have scored 36 points with 3:08 still to play in the first quarter. – 9:04 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Dish ➡️ Dunk
@Julius Randle ➡️ @Mitchell Robinson pic.twitter.com/Ik9QLX2LZm – 8:54 PM
Dish ➡️ Dunk
@Julius Randle ➡️ @Mitchell Robinson pic.twitter.com/Ik9QLX2LZm – 8:54 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
i too watched the Sacramento Kings play this week, Julius Randle. welcome back. – 8:53 PM
i too watched the Sacramento Kings play this week, Julius Randle. welcome back. – 8:53 PM
Greg Dickerson @gregdickerson13
I don’t typically like to kick people when they’re down, but lebron returns and the lakers are already down 15 to the KNICKS! Lol lol lol lol – 8:52 PM
I don’t typically like to kick people when they’re down, but lebron returns and the lakers are already down 15 to the KNICKS! Lol lol lol lol – 8:52 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
When the Knicks push the pace a bit and pass the ball a bunch… good things happen – 8:52 PM
When the Knicks push the pace a bit and pass the ball a bunch… good things happen – 8:52 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
“Grandma’s gonna start using some bad language.” – Mom, watching the Lakers, with grandkids nearby. AK – 8:51 PM
“Grandma’s gonna start using some bad language.” – Mom, watching the Lakers, with grandkids nearby. AK – 8:51 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
The Lakers are proud to announce our new HBCU partner, @Fisk1866, with a performance by the Grammy Award winning Fisk Jubilee Singers of the National Anthem and The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James Weldon Johnson #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/PPVP9MenUD – 8:51 PM
The Lakers are proud to announce our new HBCU partner, @Fisk1866, with a performance by the Grammy Award winning Fisk Jubilee Singers of the National Anthem and The Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing, by James Weldon Johnson #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/PPVP9MenUD – 8:51 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks making the extra pass – 9-for-10 from the field with 8 assists already. – 8:51 PM
Knicks making the extra pass – 9-for-10 from the field with 8 assists already. – 8:51 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Knicks have 21 points in five minutes and are beating the Lakers by 15. – 8:51 PM
Knicks have 21 points in five minutes and are beating the Lakers by 15. – 8:51 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Kemba takes a skip pass from Fournier and hits a 3 to snap his 9 quarter scoreless run. – 8:49 PM
Kemba takes a skip pass from Fournier and hits a 3 to snap his 9 quarter scoreless run. – 8:49 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Pushin’ the pace.
@Julius Randle ➡️ @RjBarrett6 pic.twitter.com/6thiE6ENss – 8:48 PM
Pushin’ the pace.
@Julius Randle ➡️ @RjBarrett6 pic.twitter.com/6thiE6ENss – 8:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Looks like Julius Randle is playing at half speed sometimes – 8:47 PM
Looks like Julius Randle is playing at half speed sometimes – 8:47 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Quick 9-0 deficit. The Lakers haven’t missed a beat since LeBron’s return. AK – 8:46 PM
Quick 9-0 deficit. The Lakers haven’t missed a beat since LeBron’s return. AK – 8:46 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers doing everything in their power to make sure Avery Bradley is their starting shooting guard for the next 65 years. – 8:44 PM
Lakers doing everything in their power to make sure Avery Bradley is their starting shooting guard for the next 65 years. – 8:44 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Two Knicks fans in full uniform at Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/u6guQrx0NH – 8:43 PM
Two Knicks fans in full uniform at Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/u6guQrx0NH – 8:43 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks start off 9-0 — 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, including two from Barrett (not the Barrett sitting courtside). – 8:43 PM
Knicks start off 9-0 — 3-for-3 from beyond the arc, including two from Barrett (not the Barrett sitting courtside). – 8:43 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
The Knicks are shooting 100% outside the Eastern & Central time zones this season. – 8:43 PM
The Knicks are shooting 100% outside the Eastern & Central time zones this season. – 8:43 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks will be in good shape if they make a 3-pointer on every offensive trip and don’t allow the Lakers to score – 8:43 PM
Knicks will be in good shape if they make a 3-pointer on every offensive trip and don’t allow the Lakers to score – 8:43 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Dwight Howard’s back tightened up during pregame and he will be out tonight, per the Lakers. He’s considered day to day going forward – 8:41 PM
Dwight Howard’s back tightened up during pregame and he will be out tonight, per the Lakers. He’s considered day to day going forward – 8:41 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Simmons and Klutch = Pam and Jim (just getting up out of the situation)
Dwight, Michael and Andy = Nets, Sixers and Harden in a standoff pic.twitter.com/a7z68KcVhr – 8:38 PM
Simmons and Klutch = Pam and Jim (just getting up out of the situation)
Dwight, Michael and Andy = Nets, Sixers and Harden in a standoff pic.twitter.com/a7z68KcVhr – 8:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
I’m in the radio booth alongside @champagnennuts tonight filling in for @John Ireland, who’s under the weather but should be good to go next game.
Lakers vs. Knicks is tipping off on @ESPNLosAngeles in moments (no @SpectrumSN for TV tonight, it’s an ABC exclusive). – 8:32 PM
I’m in the radio booth alongside @champagnennuts tonight filling in for @John Ireland, who’s under the weather but should be good to go next game.
Lakers vs. Knicks is tipping off on @ESPNLosAngeles in moments (no @SpectrumSN for TV tonight, it’s an ABC exclusive). – 8:32 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Two Knicks fans from Manhattan scored baseline seats for tonight. Oddly, Lakers security has warned them twice about not getting too close to court. pic.twitter.com/B7Lbzl5Ebr – 8:32 PM
Two Knicks fans from Manhattan scored baseline seats for tonight. Oddly, Lakers security has warned them twice about not getting too close to court. pic.twitter.com/B7Lbzl5Ebr – 8:32 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
So there are two fans courtside in Randle and Barrett uniforms…Not jerseys…Uniforms. You will not mix them up for the actual Randle and Barrett. – 8:30 PM
So there are two fans courtside in Randle and Barrett uniforms…Not jerseys…Uniforms. You will not mix them up for the actual Randle and Barrett. – 8:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
As one 🐐 retires in the NFL, a Lakers legend weighs in on the NBA’s greatest.
Michael Cooper tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stands above the rest.
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/zKgwx5UBs8 – 8:28 PM
As one 🐐 retires in the NFL, a Lakers legend weighs in on the NBA’s greatest.
Michael Cooper tells @TermineRadio & @Eddie Johnson why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stands above the rest.
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/zKgwx5UBs8 – 8:28 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
The five to get it going.
Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/usf4a9ztM5 – 8:25 PM
The five to get it going.
Let’s get to work. pic.twitter.com/usf4a9ztM5 – 8:25 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
👑🔙
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/E0Zu6veQ9x – 8:05 PM
👑🔙
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/E0Zu6veQ9x – 8:05 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
LeBron James is back and starting against the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/7dNYptgY5c – 8:01 PM
LeBron James is back and starting against the Knicks: pic.twitter.com/7dNYptgY5c – 8:01 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron James replaces Avery Bradley in the starting lineup. Malik Monk remains a starter. pic.twitter.com/P0h3280DeK – 8:01 PM
LeBron James replaces Avery Bradley in the starting lineup. Malik Monk remains a starter. pic.twitter.com/P0h3280DeK – 8:01 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Tonight’s starting lineups with LeBron back in the mix: pic.twitter.com/oSXcgA0fL7 – 8:01 PM
Tonight’s starting lineups with LeBron back in the mix: pic.twitter.com/oSXcgA0fL7 – 8:01 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
LeBron James will play tonight vs. the Knicks after missing five games with a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/9LV2ZtVcS1 – 7:57 PM
LeBron James will play tonight vs. the Knicks after missing five games with a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/9LV2ZtVcS1 – 7:57 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Lebron is playing tonight — Vogel pregame said “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word. He’s been working day and night just to get back in the lineup in general. Obviously this is a big game against the Knicks on ABC and he wants to be in there.” – 7:57 PM
Lebron is playing tonight — Vogel pregame said “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word. He’s been working day and night just to get back in the lineup in general. Obviously this is a big game against the Knicks on ABC and he wants to be in there.” – 7:57 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
LeBron will play against the Knicks tonight
It’s his first game vs. New York since January of 2020 – 7:55 PM
LeBron will play against the Knicks tonight
It’s his first game vs. New York since January of 2020 – 7:55 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
LeBron James will play and, of course, will start for the Lakers vs the Knicks tonight. – 7:42 PM
LeBron James will play and, of course, will start for the Lakers vs the Knicks tonight. – 7:42 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
After five-game absence, Lakers star LeBron James (knee) will return tonight vs. Knicks. – 7:41 PM
After five-game absence, Lakers star LeBron James (knee) will return tonight vs. Knicks. – 7:41 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
With deadline approaching, rumors and gossip are the thing. And for Julius Randle and the Knicks: What’s next? newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:37 PM
With deadline approaching, rumors and gossip are the thing. And for Julius Randle and the Knicks: What’s next? newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:37 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Lebron warming up now, he’s a game time decision… pic.twitter.com/GvNJkWsCgJ – 7:31 PM
Lebron warming up now, he’s a game time decision… pic.twitter.com/GvNJkWsCgJ – 7:31 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Saturday Primetime.
#UltraDrip | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/wPGZCuTfyO – 7:30 PM
Saturday Primetime.
#UltraDrip | #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/wPGZCuTfyO – 7:30 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
Phil Handy putting LeBron through some dribbling. pic.twitter.com/15OVThYgTg – 7:20 PM
Phil Handy putting LeBron through some dribbling. pic.twitter.com/15OVThYgTg – 7:20 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron going through his pregame shooting routine to determine if he can play tonight pic.twitter.com/quYquINr8O – 7:20 PM
LeBron going through his pregame shooting routine to determine if he can play tonight pic.twitter.com/quYquINr8O – 7:20 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
LeBron going through some shooting on the court. pic.twitter.com/DRydUDqzRV – 7:16 PM
LeBron going through some shooting on the court. pic.twitter.com/DRydUDqzRV – 7:16 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Vogel on King: It’s a big game against the Knicks on ABC. He wants to be there.” – 6:54 PM
Vogel on King: It’s a big game against the Knicks on ABC. He wants to be there.” – 6:54 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word” for the way LeBron James feels right now. – 6:51 PM
Frank Vogel says “Itching to play isn’t a strong enough word” for the way LeBron James feels right now. – 6:51 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Frank Vogel says LeBron (knee) will get on the court for a pregame workout, see how he feels and it’ll be a game-time decision. Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is out, but they’re encouraged by his progress. AK – 6:48 PM
Frank Vogel says LeBron (knee) will get on the court for a pregame workout, see how he feels and it’ll be a game-time decision. Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is out, but they’re encouraged by his progress. AK – 6:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says LeBron James remains a gametime decision for tonight. He added that Carmelo Anthony had an evaluation on his right hamstring that left the team “encouraged” but he will be out tonight. – 6:47 PM
Frank Vogel says LeBron James remains a gametime decision for tonight. He added that Carmelo Anthony had an evaluation on his right hamstring that left the team “encouraged” but he will be out tonight. – 6:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vogel added that Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is out tonight, but will be day-to-day moving forward. – 6:47 PM
Vogel added that Carmelo Anthony (hamstring) is out tonight, but will be day-to-day moving forward. – 6:47 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel confirms that Carmelo Anthony will be OUT tonight against the Knicks. – 6:47 PM
Frank Vogel confirms that Carmelo Anthony will be OUT tonight against the Knicks. – 6:47 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James remains a game-time decision for tonight’s game, per Frank Vogel. – 6:47 PM
LeBron James remains a game-time decision for tonight’s game, per Frank Vogel. – 6:47 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel says LeBron James (knee) will be a game-time decision against the Knicks. – 6:47 PM
Frank Vogel says LeBron James (knee) will be a game-time decision against the Knicks. – 6:47 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Vogel says Lebron will test it – game time decision. Melo is out. – 6:47 PM
Vogel says Lebron will test it – game time decision. Melo is out. – 6:47 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel on LeBron James: “LeBron is going to get out on the court and see how it feels, and he’ll be a game-time decision.” – 6:47 PM
Frank Vogel on LeBron James: “LeBron is going to get out on the court and see how it feels, and he’ll be a game-time decision.” – 6:47 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
City threads.
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/WIv24iyImV – 6:13 PM
City threads.
#LakeShow x @bibigoUSA pic.twitter.com/WIv24iyImV – 6:13 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game.
The Lakers are 1-4 in the 5 games he’s missed with the left knee soreness/effusion. – 5:07 PM
LeBron has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s game.
The Lakers are 1-4 in the 5 games he’s missed with the left knee soreness/effusion. – 5:07 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
LeBron James now listed as questionable with left knee soreness for Lakers game against New York tonight at Crypto.com Arena. – 5:04 PM
LeBron James now listed as questionable with left knee soreness for Lakers game against New York tonight at Crypto.com Arena. – 5:04 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Julius Randle’s averages the last three games against the Lakers:
28.3 points, 11.3 rebounds
Said he always gets up to play his former team. – 4:59 PM
Julius Randle’s averages the last three games against the Lakers:
28.3 points, 11.3 rebounds
Said he always gets up to play his former team. – 4:59 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Julius Randle doesn’t believe in “gossip” and value too low to give up on him #Lakers #Knicks nypost.com/2022/02/05/nba… – 4:54 PM
Julius Randle doesn’t believe in “gossip” and value too low to give up on him #Lakers #Knicks nypost.com/2022/02/05/nba… – 4:54 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1999, Paul Pierce had 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in his NBA debut with the @Boston Celtics.
Pierce is one of four players in NBA history to reach career totals of 25,000 points and 2,000 3P made (Ray Allen, Vince Carter, and LeBron James). pic.twitter.com/fUj4o5uUhi – 4:01 PM
📅 On this day in 1999, Paul Pierce had 19 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in his NBA debut with the @Boston Celtics.
Pierce is one of four players in NBA history to reach career totals of 25,000 points and 2,000 3P made (Ray Allen, Vince Carter, and LeBron James). pic.twitter.com/fUj4o5uUhi – 4:01 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
‘Who reported it?”
Julius Randle is skeptical of trade rumors.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 3:52 PM
‘Who reported it?”
Julius Randle is skeptical of trade rumors.
nydailynews.com/sports/basketb… – 3:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James, who has missed the Lakers last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return tonight against the New York Knicks (8:30 pm PT, ABC), sources told ESPN. James will go through a pregame warmup to determine if he is ready to return, sources said. – 3:52 PM
LeBron James, who has missed the Lakers last five games with swelling in his left knee, could return tonight against the New York Knicks (8:30 pm PT, ABC), sources told ESPN. James will go through a pregame warmup to determine if he is ready to return, sources said. – 3:52 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
East Meets West
⏰: 5:30 p.m. PT
📺: ABC
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW & ESPN Radio
#LakeShow x @socios on.nba.com/3rtEckk – 3:48 PM
East Meets West
⏰: 5:30 p.m. PT
📺: ABC
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW & ESPN Radio
#LakeShow x @socios on.nba.com/3rtEckk – 3:48 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Julius Randle and the Knicks: What’s next?
After signing a four-year extension in the summer that takes effect after this season there are legitimate questions of whether Randle and the franchise as currently configured are the right path. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 3:46 PM
Julius Randle and the Knicks: What’s next?
After signing a four-year extension in the summer that takes effect after this season there are legitimate questions of whether Randle and the franchise as currently configured are the right path. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 3:46 PM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Julius Randle doesn’t believe trade talks are for real and league sources sense value to low to sell off #Knicks nypost.com/2022/02/05/nba… – 3:39 PM
Julius Randle doesn’t believe trade talks are for real and league sources sense value to low to sell off #Knicks nypost.com/2022/02/05/nba… – 3:39 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Could we see a Julius Randle-De’Aaron Fox swap before Thursday’s deadline?
@Brian Windhorst tells @EvCoRadio and @Brian Geltzeiler why that scenario is on the table #NewYorkForever #Kings pic.twitter.com/7GxNvjRcvO – 3:35 PM
Could we see a Julius Randle-De’Aaron Fox swap before Thursday’s deadline?
@Brian Windhorst tells @EvCoRadio and @Brian Geltzeiler why that scenario is on the table #NewYorkForever #Kings pic.twitter.com/7GxNvjRcvO – 3:35 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
ICYMI: OKC was OVER the salary cap until the Trevor Ariza trade exception expired on 2/3/22. Now that it’s gone, the team also lost the George Hill trade exception, the remaining NTMLE/BAE and is now very-much UNDER the salary cap. It’s not specifically significant, but factual – 3:25 PM
ICYMI: OKC was OVER the salary cap until the Trevor Ariza trade exception expired on 2/3/22. Now that it’s gone, the team also lost the George Hill trade exception, the remaining NTMLE/BAE and is now very-much UNDER the salary cap. It’s not specifically significant, but factual – 3:25 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Latest injury report for Knicks and Lakers…Lebron still listed as doubtful. Melo out. pic.twitter.com/TjIBhILc4J – 3:07 PM
Latest injury report for Knicks and Lakers…Lebron still listed as doubtful. Melo out. pic.twitter.com/TjIBhILc4J – 3:07 PM