Lakers win streak grows to eight after overtime victory
cnn.com —
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime, extending their win streak to eight games. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 32 points, while LeBron James added 31 points. Jalen Brunson of the Knicks suffered an ankle injury late in the game, scoring 39 points before leaving. His absence impacted the Knicks' performance in overtime, where the Lakers secured the win with six free throws. The Lakers improved their record to 40-21, while the Knicks fell to 40-22. The Knicks will face the Los Angeles Clippers next, while the Lakers will play the Boston Celtics.