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Alexander: Was Lakers’ victory over Knicks a statement?
Lakers committed to a tough defensive approach, taking charges and forcing fouls while Austin Reaves scored 25 points, leading to a 110-97 win without LeBron James.
- At home Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 110-97, led by Luka Dončić's 35 points and eight rebounds.
- By matching the Knicks' physicality, the Lakers coach JJ Redick said his team was more physical, with players taking charges and holding rebounds after contact.
- Shooting details show the Lakers' edge from deep, with Austin Reaves shooting 8-for-16 and the team making 15 of 44 three-pointers versus the Knicks' 8 of 34.
- With the victory, Los Angeles Lakers move into fifth place in the Western Conference after winning 15 of their last 24 games, Redick said it might signal a run over the final 18 games.
- With LeBron James held out due to 'Left Elbow Contusion & Left Foot Arthritis', the Lakers played Sunday after a Friday Denver game, with a 12:30 ABC start and less sleep from Daylight Savings Time.
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Lakers' Bronny James Continues Breakout Phase of Development
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday, led by Luka Doncic’s 35 points and eight rebounds.With LeBron James sidelined, Austin Reaves added 25 points as Los Angeles recorded its second straight win and fifth in the last six games, improving to 39-25 on the season.The victory also pushed the Lakers past the Denver Nuggets into fifth place in a tightly packed Western Conference.While most of the attention…
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