Lakers overcome deficit, win eighth straight game
Luka Doncic scored 32 points and LeBron James added 31 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime. This victory marks the Lakers' eighth consecutive win, improving their record to 9-2 since Doncic joined the team. The Lakers overcame a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter, finishing strong with a 19-6 run. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks, who scored 39 points, injured his ankle during overtime but managed to make two free throws before leaving the game. Los Angeles shot well from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter and overtime, contrasting with their earlier struggles. The Knicks, despite having the fifth-best record in the league, remain winless against the top four teams.