The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up to take on the New York Knicks tonight as they look to win their eighth straight game. Los Angeles has been on a tear of late, winning eight of their past 10 games overall.
Despite trading away star big man Anthony Davis, the Lakers’ defense has carried them to new heights. Additionally, the addition of star point guard Luka Doncic has helped the team’s offense get to a new level.
As they get ready for the Knicks, the Lakers did have multiple players land on the injury report. Both stars, LeBron James and Doncic, were present on the list heading into the game.
James was listed as probable for the contest and will play in this game. Doncic was also listed as probable for the game and will play in the contest against New York.
James, Doncic and Reaves have all been upgraded to available for tonight’s game against the Knicks.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) March 7, 2025
This Lakers game against the Knicks could be a potential NBA Finals matchup as both teams are among the top three in their respective conferences. Los Angeles enters this game sitting in the No. 2 seed of the Western Conference standings, holding a record of 39-21 for the year.
As for the Knicks, they enter this game with a record of 40-21 for the season. They are currently slotted in as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference and New York has won six of their previous 10 games overall.
Los Angeles took the first game of the season series between these two sides, winning the game by a score of 128-112. This game precluded the trade of Doncic to the Lakers, sending the NBA world into a full frenzy.
Now with the Lakers almost at full strength, they believe that they can go after another NBA title. The biggest weakness for Los Angeles is within the frontcourt but the team has managed to survive without a starting caliber center.
Doncic has made others such as Jaxson Hayes look more effective and it’s been great to see. The Lakers believe that if they can get into the postseason firing on all cylinders, they have a great chance to compete in the loaded West.
This game against the Knicks will be a test for Los Angeles to see how they match up with one of the elite East teams with Doncic on the roster. It should be a fun contest, with the two largest markets in the United States going at each other in this game.
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