March 8, 2026Updated 2:35 pm EDT
The Los Angeles Lakers (38-25) will look to Luka Doncic (first in NBA, 32.5 points per game) when they try to beat Jalen Brunson (ninth in league, 26.2) and the New York Knicks (41-23) on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena.
How to watch New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
New York vs. Los Angeles odds
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Injury reports
Knicks
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Questionable (Neck)
Lakers
LeBron James: Questionable (Elbow),
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Stats to know
- The Knicks put up just 1.9 more points per game (117.2) than the Lakers surrender (115.3).
- The Lakers’ 116 points-per-game average is 5.4 more points than the 110.6 the Knicks allow to opponents.
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Mar 8, 2026
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