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Lakers win eighth straight game in overtime thriller

news18.com — March 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM UTC

The LA Lakers won their eighth straight game, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime. Luka Doncic scored 32 points and LeBron James added 31, leading a comeback after trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 39 points for the Knicks but suffered an ankle injury in overtime. The Lakers improved to 40-21, remaining second in the Western Conference, while the Knicks faced disappointment after a strong performance. In other games, Stephen Curry scored 40 points to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-119. The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105, with Jayson Tatum leading the way with 35 points.

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[0.9]

Knicks struggle offensively without Jalen Brunson, lose (nypost.com)

6d 22h

[1.1]

Clippers defeat Knicks with Harden and Leonard's performance (news.yahoo.com)

6d 22h

[0.9]

Clippers defeat Knicks, handing them third consecutive loss (yardbarker.com)

6d 22h

[1.1]

Clippers defeat Knicks 105-95, Harden shines with 27 (latimes.com)

6d 22h

[0.9]

Clippers defeat Knicks, improve playoff standings (thestar.com)

6d 22h

[0.8]

Clippers win to stay competitive in playoff race (news.yahoo.com)

6d 22h

[1.0]

Clippers win consecutive games, defeating Knicks 105-95 (ocregister.com)

6d 22h

[1.2]

Karl-Anthony Towns out for upcoming Knicks games (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

7d 1h

[1.2]

Jalen Brunson out for at least two weeks (yardbarker.com)

7d 2h

[1.4]

Jalen Brunson out several games with ankle sprain (news.yahoo.com)

7d 3h

[1.4]

Jalen Brunson out two weeks with ankle sprain (news.yahoo.com)

7d 3h

[1.3]

Jalen Brunson to miss at least two weeks injured (cbssports.com)

7d 3h

[1.2]

Jalen Brunson out for at least two weeks (espn.com)

7d 4h

[1.4]

Jalen Brunson to miss at least two weeks injured (nydailynews.com)

7d 4h

[0.9]

Jalen Brunson out with ankle injury against Clippers (nypost.com)

7d 7h

[1.1]

Knicks worry about performance without Jalen Brunson (yardbarker.com)

7d 7h

[1.1]

Jalen Brunson sidelined with a sprained ankle injury (sportingnews.com)

7d 7h

[1.1]

Knicks' Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after injury (yardbarker.com)

7d 8h

[1.3]

Jalen Brunson's ankle injury causes game availability uncertainty (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

7d 9h

[1.0]

Knicks struggle against top NBA teams, losing streak continues (yardbarker.com)

7d 9h

[1.1]

Jalen Brunson injured his ankle against the Lakers (sportskeeda.com)

7d 11h

[1.3]

Jalen Brunson expected to miss games due to injury (theguardian.com)

7d 13h

[1.1]

Jalen Brunson injured his ankle in overtime against Lakers (comingsoon.net)

7d 13h

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Lakers win streak grows to eight after overtime victory (cnn.com)

7d 16h

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Lakers win overtime thriller against Knicks, 113-109 (silverscreenandroll.com)

7d 18h

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Lakers overcome deficit, win eighth straight game (inquirer.net)

7d 18h

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Lakers extend winning streak to eight with overtime victory (rappler.com)

7d 19h

[1.3]

Lakers win eighth straight game in overtime thriller (news18.com)

7d 19h

[1.0]

Lakers win against Knicks, extending their win streak (silverscreenandroll.com)

7d 20h

[1.0]

Knicks lose to Lakers; Brunson injured in overtime (nypost.com)

7d 22h

[1.1]

Jalen Brunson injures ankle, leaves game against Lakers (news.yahoo.com)

7d 22h

[1.1]

Lakers host Knicks for March 6 matchup (masslive.com)

8d 3h

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LeBron James and Luka Doncic cleared to play (newsweek.com)

8d 3h

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Knicks face Lakers in regular season game tonight (nj.com)

8d 3h

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Lakers host Knicks in key matchup tonight (pennlive.com)

8d 6h

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Lakers favored against Knicks in tonight's matchup (newsweek.com)

8d 8h

[1.0]

Lakers host Knicks tonight with key player injuries (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

8d 12h

[1.1]

Knicks fans uncertain despite Towns' return to lineup (deadspin.com)

8d 14h

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Towns returns to Knicks lineup against Lakers (silive.com)

8d 16h

[1.1]

Harden scores 50 points, Clippers defeat Pistons 123-115 (inquirer.net)

8d 20h

[1.1]

James Harden scores 50, leads Clippers to victory (inquirer.net)

8d 20h

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Harden scores 50, nears Bryant's record (thestar.com)

8d 21h

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Harden scores 50 points for 24th time in career (news.yahoo.com)

8d 21h

[1.5]

Harden scores 50 points, closing in on Kobe's record (clickondetroit.com)

8d 21h

[1.2]

Karl-Anthony Towns returns for Knicks-Lakers game (nj.com)

9d 2h

[1.2]

Karl-Anthony Towns set to return against Lakers (reuters.com)

9d 2h

[0.8]

Karl-Anthony Towns expected to return against Lakers (dailymail.co.uk)

9d 2h

[1.1]

Towns' return boosts Knicks' chances against Lakers (nypost.com)

9d 3h

[1.2]

Towns expected to return for Knicks against Lakers (yardbarker.com)

9d 3h

[1.0]

Towns' girlfriend's cancer post worries Knicks fans (marca.com)

9d 9h

[0.7]

Towns misses game; girlfriend posts cancer-related message (thesun.co.uk)

9d 9h

[1.3]

Jordyn Woods' tweet raises concerns for Karl-Anthony Towns (independent.co.uk)

9d 12h

[1.3]

Jordyn Woods' tweet raises concerns about Karl-Anthony Towns (news.yahoo.com)

9d 12h

[0.9]

Jordyn Woods supports boyfriend after his game absence (nypost.com)

9d 15h

[1.2]

Luka Doncic scored 29 points in Lakers' win (news.yahoo.com)

10d 0h

[1.1]

Towns' status uncertain for Knicks' upcoming road trip (nydailynews.com)

10d 3h

[1.1]

Towns out for personal reasons; return time unknown (silive.com)

10d 3h

[1.1]

Towns misses game for personal reasons, uncertain return (nj.com)

10d 4h