The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 110 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . Despite there being only five ties and six lead changes , this game was close throughout . In fact , neither team led by more than 11 points , as it came down to the finals seconds . New York really turned it on in the fourth quarter , outscoring Charlotte , 28 - 20 . The defensive statistics were decisive , with the Knicks recording eight steals and 10 blocks , while the Hornets tallied just five steals and four blocks . Many of the other statistics were tight , with the two teams tying in fastbreak points and points in the paint , while falling within one rebound of one another . The Hornets ( 23 - 24 ) have now lost 10 of their last 14 games , as they continue to regress . Kemba Walker played great off his all - star berth on Thursday , scoring a game - high 31 points to accompany 10 rebounds and five assists . Nicolas Batum fell just shy of a triple - double , collecting 15 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Marvin Williams totaled 17 points and three rebounds . Marco Belinelli was a nice spark off the bench , scoring 15 points in 20 minutes . Charlotte will host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for their next game . The Knicks ( 21 - 27 ) were in a terrible stretch headed into this game , but a win over a team like the Hornets is just what they need to get going . It was a team effort , with six players scoring in double figures , with no one scoring more than 18 points . Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis tied the team - lead with 18 points , as Anthony added 11 rebounds , while Porzingis provided four rebounds and three blocks . Derrick Rose finished with 13 points , two rebounds and four assists before departing in the third quarter with a leg injury . Brandon Jennings stepped in for him off the bench to drop 15 points and add three rebounds and three assists to his tally . Courtney Lee played 35 minutes and contributed 16 points , three rebounds and four assists . New York will play the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday for their next game .

New York has struggled on defense all season , but that was the key in their win . In fact , they recorded eight steals and 10 blocks , while the Hornets could only muster up five steals and four blocks . The Knicks really turned it on in the fourth quarter , outscoring the Hornets , 28 - 20 . Kemba Walker did all he could for Charlotte , as he dropped a game - high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds and five assists . Nicolas Batum flirted with a triple - double , accumulating 15 points , 11 rebounds and nine assists . Marvin Williams scored 17 points , while Marco Belinelli dropped 15 points off the bench . Carmelo Anthony tied the team - lead for New York , totaling 18 points and 11 rebounds . Kristaps Porzingis also scored 18 points , adding four rebounds and three blocks before fouling out . Brandon Jennings was huge off the bench , tallying 15 points , three rebounds and three assists .


In the absence of Kyrie Irving LeBron James did his part to make sure the ball was moving , as he dished 10 assists , to go along with a game - high 32 points on efficient 12 - of - 20 shooting , and five rebounds , in 40 minutes . Kevin Love turned in a solid double - double with 23 points and 16 rebounds , in 35 minutes . Three other players scored in double digits for the Cavs , including Channing Frye , who chipped in 14 points off the bench . Tristan Thompson added 12 points , while Kyle Korver added 11 points in 31 minutes off the bench . Meanwhile , Brandon Jennings led the way for the Knicks , with 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting , to go along with 10 assists , five rebounds and two steals , in 42 minutes . Carmelo Anthony shot 6 - of - 20 on his way to 17 points , while Kristaps Porzingis also struggled shooting , going 3 - of - 10 on his way to nine points .

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host New York Knicks 111 - 104 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening . In the process of winning their second straight game , the Cavaliers saw their leader , LeBron James , become the youngest player in NBA history to score 28,0 career points . James finished with a game - high 32 points in the contest , on impressive 12 - of - 20 shooting . The Cavs ( 35 - 15 ) were without Kyrie Irving , who was a late scratch with a quad injury . DeAndre Liggins got the start in Irving 's absence but only played 17 minutes . Cleveland played most of the contest without a true point guard on the floor , but that was not a big issue , as LeBron played the role of distributor , dishing 10 assists . Kevin Love had a solid game , with 23 points and 16 rebounds , in 35 minutes of action . Channing Frye chipped in 14 points on 5 - of - 9 shooting , in 15 minutes off the bench . The Cavaliers will look to keep the winning streak going as they visit Washington to take on the Wizards on Monday . The Knicks ( 22 - 30 ) trailed by 27 with 54 seconds left in the third quarter but went on a massive run , sparked by Brandon Jennings , who poured in 17 points in just over three minutes to help the Knicks get within 10 points with 7:26 left in the fourth . Jennings finished with a team - high 23 points on 8 - of - 13 shooting , to go along with 10 assists and five rebounds , in 42 minutes of action . Carmelo Anthony struggled from the floor , as he went 6 - of - 20 on his way to 17 points , while Kristaps Porzingis similarly struggled , with nine points on 3 - of - 10 shooting . The Knicks will look to get back on track as they play host to the Lakers on Monday .


The Lakers built a 97 - 73 lead after three quarters , helping them coast to a double - digit road victory . Their bench totaled 63 points , and they elicited 16 turnovers from the Knicks overall . Lou Williams ' 22 points in 26 minutes paced the Lakers . Nick Young was next , leading the starters with 17 points , while Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle had matching 14 - point efforts . Tarik Black posted nine points and 10 boards . D'Angelo Russell ( four points , six assists , two rebounds ) was minimally involved , but Jordan Clarkson ( 12 points ) and rookie Ivica Zubac ( 10 points ) were productive as reserves as well . Carmelo Anthony 's 26 points led the Knicks , while Kristaps Porzingis and Brandon Jennings turned in matching 16 - point efforts . Justin Holiday ( 14 points ) and Kyle O'Quinn ( 10 points ) followed , and Willy Hernangomez hauled in 13 boards off the bench .

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New York Knicks , 121 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday night . The Knicks ( 22 - 31 ) have been mired in controversy on and off the court in recent weeks , with rumors swirling about a possible trade of franchise cornerstone Carmelo Anthony and losses in three of their last four games . The Lakers ( 18 - 36 ) are n't in much better shape , however , and came into Monday 's contest with only five road wins in 28 games away from the Staples Center this season . However , a sterling effort from the Los Angeles bench that generated over half of the team 's scoring total helped lead the way to a relatively easy victory . The visitors were sharp from the jump , building a 29 - 19 lead after one and a 61 - 45 advantage by halftime . That edge was 97 - 73 after three quarters , and even with New York showing some signs of life in garbage time , the Lakers still coasted to a double - digit road victory . The Lakers were led by Lou Williams off the bench , who tallied 22 points , four assists , two rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes . Nick Young was next and paced the starters with 17 points , which he complemented with five rebounds and one steal . Brandon Ingram and Julius Randle followed with matching 14 - point efforts , with the former also providing seven boards , two assists and one steal , and the latter offering two rebounds , two assists and one block . Tarik Black posted a modest nine points but hauled in 10 boards and recorded one steal . D'Angelo Russell ( four points , six assists , two rebounds ) was minimally involved , but Jordan Clarkson ( 12 points ) and emerging rookie Ivica Zubac ( 10 points ) were productive as reserves as well . The Knicks were paced by Anthony 's 26 points , which he supplemented with five assists , three rebounds and one steal . Kristaps Porzingis registered a near double - double of 16 points , nine boards and a pair of blocks . Brandon Jennings matched his total off the bench and added five assists , three rebounds and one steal . Justin Holiday was productive on the second unit as well with 14 points , one rebound and one block . Kyle O'Quinn drew the start at center and produced 10 points , two rebounds and one assist , while Derrick Rose , back in the starting lineup after a four - game absence due to an ankle injury , generated just five points , four rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes . Willy Hernangomez continued his strong play by tallying eight points , 13 rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block over 24 minutes off the bench . The Lakers continue their trek through the Eastern Conference with a visit to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night , while the Knicks remain home to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday evening as well .


The visiting Los Angeles Clippers took down the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday , 119 - 115 . During the first half , Knicks legend Charles Oakley was escorted out by security and later arrested by New York City police after a confrontation with franchise owner James Dolan . Oakley had been in attendance of the game . The Knicks quickly issued a PR statement condemning Oakley 's behavior and stating that the organization `` hopes he will get help soon . `` The incident did not detract from the competitiveness of the basketball game , however , as the Clippers ( 32 - 21 ) narrowly escaped with the win . Superstar point guard Chris Paul ( thumb ) remained out , and point guard Austin Rivers struggled in his place . Rivers shot just 3 - of - 10 with five turnovers . Offense was still fairly easy to come by for the Clippers , though , as center DeAndre Jordan recorded a career - high 28 points on 11 - of - 13 shooting while All-Star forward Blake Griffin scored another 32 . Los Angeles entered the fourth quarter trailing by seven but went on an offensive tear to finish the game , establishing a lead in the final minutes . The Knicks ( 22 - 32 ) , meanwhile , have had the league 's second - worst record since the start of the new year . Though four starters scored at least 18 points , bench production was nowhere to be found for the struggling Knicks . No member of New York 's second unit scored more than five points , and the bench combined to shoot just 6 - of - 20 from the field . Despite that , the Knicks shot 50 percent as a team and were able to take a solid Clippers team to the brink of defeat . New York will host the Nuggets on Friday , while the Clippers will visit Charlotte on Saturday .

The Los Angeles Clippers saw strong play to overcome a stellar night from the Knicks on Wednesday . Center DeAndre Jordan recorded a career - high 28 points on 11 - of - 13 shooting to go along with a team - high 15 rebounds on the night . Superstar Blake Griffin , meanwhile , scored 32 points and dished out five assists . Off the bench , sixth man Jamal Crawford scored 20 . The team shot 49 percent from the field as a whole and hit 10 three - pointers . The Knicks , on the other hand , shot 50 percent but just 29 percent from beyond the arc , good for eight three - pointers . Veteran Carmelo Anthony led the team with 28 points , while sophomore phenom Kristaps Porzingis added another 27 on 10 - of - 19 shooting . Four starters finished with at least 18 points , but the bench proved to be the Knicks ' downfall , as no member of the second unit scored more than five points on the night .


Defense has become an optional aspect of both these teams strategy and that was evident in this game , with both teams surpassing 55 percent shooting . Denver took advantage down low , as they outscored the Knicks , 68 - 52 in the paint and outrebounded them , 44 - 33 . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he scored a career - high 40 points on 17 - of - 23 from the field . He also added nine rebounds , five assists and two steals to his line . Wilson Chandler collected 19 points , four rebounds and three assists , while Jameer Nelson provided 16 points and 12 assists . Will Barton recorded a double - double off the bench , totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds . Carmelo Anthony did everything he could against his former team , as he accumulated 33 points , six rebounds and four assists on 13 - of - 20 shooting . Kyle O'Quinn was a huge spark off the bench , as he amassed 16 points , six rebounds and four blocks .

The Denver Nuggets defeated the host New York Knicks , 131 - 123 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . Defense has been optional for these teams all season and the 254 combined points in this game show just where their priorities are . Denver really took control in the third quarter , outscoring New York , 36 - 22 , and never relinquishing the lead from there . Both offenses were scoring at ease , with both teams shooting over 55 percent from the field . The Nuggets feasted down low , as they won the rebounding differential , 44 - 33 , and outscored the Knicks , 68 - 52 , in the paint . The Nuggets ( 24 - 29 ) have been one of the best offenses in the league this season and this 131 - point outing shows just how efficient they can be . Nikola Jokic was the player of the game , as he dropped a career - high 40 points on 17 - of - 23 shooting , adding nine rebounds , five assists and two rebounds to his tally . Wilson Chandler finished second on the team , collecting 19 points , four rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Jameer Nelson started for Emmanuel Mudiay and accrued 16 points , four rebounds and 12 assists . Will Barton was the only bench player in double figures , as he totaled 15 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . The Knicks ( 22 - 33 ) have had a ton of drama surrounding their team and losses like this show just why . Carmelo Anthony did all he could to carry New York , as he accumulated 33 points , six rebounds , four assists and two steals on 13 - of - 20 from the field . Kristaps Porzingis was second on the team , finishing with 17 points , four rebounds and two assists . Brandon Jennings got a rare start and led the team with 13 assists , despite going just 2 - of - 10 from the field . Kyle O'Quinn led the bench , providing 16 points , six rebounds , three assists and four blocks .


It 's usually the Spurs showcasing their defense , but the Knicks gave San Antonio a bit of their own medicine in this surprising win . In fact , New York held the Spurs to 36 percent from the field and 21 percent from three - point range . On the contrary , the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and 64 percent from three - point range . Kawhi Leonard carried the Spurs , as he tallied 36 points , nine rebounds , four assists and four steals . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only San Antonio player with more than 10 points , as he totaled 15 points and 10 rebounds . Carmelo Anthony led New York in scoring , collecting 25 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Derrick Rose finished with 18 points , four rebounds and two assists . Kristaps Porzingis contributed 16 points , seven rebounds and four blocks . Willy Hernangomez started at center and amassed 12 points , nine rebounds and three steals .

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs , 94 - 90 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . The recent form of these teams would indicate an easy Spurs win , but the Knicks had other ideas . This game was close throughout , as there were nine ties and six lead changes , with neither team leading by more than 12 points . Shooting was the difference , with New York hitting 50 percent of their shots , while San Antonio could n't crack 37 percent . Three-point shooting was a big part of that , with the Spurs going just 6 - of - 29 and the Knicks hitting 9 - of - 14 from long distance . The Spurs ( 41 - 13 ) have been susceptible to duds like this , as they simply did n't have enough help for Kawhi Leonard in this game . Leonard scored a game - high 36 points to add to his nine rebounds , four assists and four steals . LaMarcus Aldridge was the only other starter in double figures , as he totaled 15 points and 10 rebounds . David Lee led the bench with 10 points and seven rebounds . San Antonio will be in action again on Monday in a road matchup against the Indiana Pacers . The Knicks ( 24 - 33 ) have been one of the most dysfunctional teams over recent weeks , but wins like this will surely quiet the skeptics for the time being . Carmelo Anthony led the team in scoring , as he tallied 25 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Derrick Rose was second on the team , accruing 18 points , four rebounds and two assists . Kristaps Porzingis shot just 4 - of - 10 from the field , but still collected 16 points , seven rebounds and four blocks . Willy Hernangomez got the start at center and amassed 12 points , nine rebounds and three steals . New York will be off until Wednesday , when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road for their next fixture .


The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 110 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night . The Sixers ( 22 - 36 ) have shown drastic improvement this season , often giving teams all they can handle even on nights when they come up short . Their fighting spirit was on full display Saturday , as they came back from an 11 - point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 109 - 108 lead with nine seconds remaining on a Jahlil Okafor jumper . However , Carmelo Anthony would n't allow the struggling Knicks ( 24 - 35 ) to go down for the seventh time in the last eight games , nailing a baseline jumper over Robert Covington with 0 seconds left to seal the home win . New York prevailed despite being outrebounded 50 - 44 , a deficit they made up for by shooting a solid 47 percent success rate from the floor . Okafor spearheaded the Sixers with 28 points , which he complemented with 10 rebounds and one assist . Covington continued his torrid start to the second half of the season , tallying a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , three steals and two blocks . Dario Saric turned in 19 points , 15 rebounds and five assists . Nik Stauskas led the bench with 14 points , three boards and one block . Anthony posted a team - high 37 points , along with six rebounds , two assists and one block . Derrick Rose managed 18 points , five boards and three assists . Lance Thomas and Willy Hernangomez drew starts for Kristaps Porzingis ( ankle ) and Joakim Noah ( hamstring ) , respectively , and generated matching 11 - point efforts . Thomas also registered six boards and two assists , while Hernangomez hauled in nine boards , dished out one assist and recorded a pair of blocks . Justin Holiday paced the second unit with 14 points , seven rebounds and two blocks , and Kyle O'Quinn , getting some extra run due to the aforementioned frontcourt absences , supplied nine points , five rebounds , five assists , five steals and two blocks . The Sixers head back home to tangle with the Golden State Warriors on Monday night , while the Knicks remain home and await the Toronto Raptors for a Monday night showdown .

Carmel Anthony 's baseline jumper over Robert Covington with 0 seconds sealed the win . The Sixers erased an 11 - point deficit in the fourth quarter and had a 109 - 108 lead with nine seconds left after a Jahlil Okafor jumper . New York was outrebounded 50 - 44 but shot 47 percent from the floor . Anthony posted a team - high 37 points , while Derrick Rose managed 18 . Lance Thomas and Willy Hernangomez drew starts for Kristaps Porzingis ( ankle ) and Joakim Noah ( hamstring ) and contributed 11 points apiece . Justin Holiday paced the bench with 14 points . Kyle O'Quinn managed nine points , five rebounds , five assists , five steals and two blocks . Okafor posted a 28 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Covington was next with 20 and 10 of his own . Dario Saric turned in 19 points and 15 rebounds , while Nik Stauskas led the bench with 14 points .


The Toronto Raptors edged the New York Knicks , 92 - 91 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday night . Whenever other major components of their respective teams are sidelined , the spotlight shines particularly bright on DeMar DeRozan and Carmelo Anthony . With Kyle Lowry set to miss the remainder of the regular season due to wrist surgery and Kristaps Porzingis missing multiple games with an ankle injury , such a scenario is presently playing itself out for the pair of superstars . Unsurprisingly , they both are responding in impressive fashion , and fittingly , the outcome of Monday 's contest ended up in the hands of both players . In what was a back-and-forth fourth period , DeRozan gave the Raptors ( 36 - 24 ) a 92 - 91 lead with one second remaining with an 18-foot basket . That left the Knicks ( 24 - 36 ) with one possession and they naturally opted to get the ball into the hands of Anthony . The perennial All-Star went for broke , putting up a 25-foot three - point jumper at the buzzer that failed to find the net , clinching the hard-fought road win for Toronto . DeRozan compiled a game-high 37 points , which he supplemented with eight rebounds , two assists and one steal . With DeRozan putting up 25 shots , Serge Ibaka was a distant second with 15 points , four rebounds and one block . Jonas Valanciunas totaled 10 points , five boards , two steals and one block . DeMarre Carroll supplied nine points , five boards and a pair of dimes . Cory Joseph , now presumably the starting point guard for the remainder of the campaign , contributed a modest six points , four assists , three rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes . Anthony paced the Knicks with 24 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee were next with matching 16-points efforts , with the former adding six rebounds , four assists and two steals , and the latter supplying three rebounds , three assists , five steals and two blocks . Lance Thomas drew another start for Porzingis and registered 12 points and six boards . Willy Hernangomez , now also a potential long-term starter with Joakim Noah out several weeks after a knee procedure , posted eight points , nine boards , two assists and one steal . The Raptors head back home to tangle with the Wizards on Wednesday evening , while the Knicks hit the road for a Wednesday night matchup against the Orlando Magic .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks , 112 - 105 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon . Coming into Sunday , the Warriors ( 51 - 11 ) were looking to reestablish their confidence after falling flat in their first game without Kevin Durant ( knee ) on Thursday . The prolific Splash Bros made sure of that , putting together a performance that hearkened back to last season by combining for 60 points , including nine three - pointers . No other player on the team scored more than 13 but it proved to be enough to hold off a feisty Knicks ( 25 - 38 ) squad that kept matters close until the closing minute . New York got a pair of standout performances in their own right from Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis , who nearly matched Curry and Thompson basket - for - basket with 53 combined points of their own . The Warriors notably lost the rebound battle by a 47 - 35 margin , but took much better care of the ball , turning it over only eight times as compared the Knicks ' 15 . Curry led the way with a game - high 31 points , which he supplemented with eight rebounds , six assists and two steals . Thompson was right behind him with 29 points , four boards , one assist and one steal . Green filled out the stat sheet with 13 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . Zaza Pachulia provided 10 points , two assists , one rebound , one steal and one block . Rose paced the Knicks with 28 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting from the floor and a 10 - of - 11 tally from the free - throw line . He added four assists , one rebound and one steal . Porzingis compiled a 24 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and two blocks . With his two teammates taking on such expanded roles Sunday , Carmelo Anthony turned in a rather modest 15 points , six rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Lance Thomas surprisingly went scoreless over 27 minutes , although he did supply seven boards and two assists . Justin Holiday led the bench with 10 points , three rebounds and one assist . The Warriors now head south to the Peach State for a Monday night showdown with the Atlanta Hawks , while the Knicks travel to Central Florida to tangle with the Orlando Magic on Monday evening as well .

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson engaged in an entertaining nip - and - tuck battle with Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis , as the dynamic duos combined for 60 and 53 points , respectively . Golden State lost the rebound battle by a 47 - 35 margin , but New York committed 15 turnovers to the Warriors ' eight . Curry led the way with a game - high 31 points and Thompson followed with 29 . Draymond Green filled out the stat sheet with 13 points , seven rebounds , four assists , two steals and one block . Zaza Pachulia provided 10 points . Rose paced the Knicks with 28 points on 9 - of - 18 shooting . Porzingis compiled a 24 - point , 15 - rebound double - double . Carmelo Anthony turned in a rather modest 15 points . Lance Thomas went scoreless over 27 minutes but supplied seven boards and two assists . Justin Holiday led the bench with 10 points .


While the Pacers have lost two of their last three games , Paul George has been carrying the load for them offensively and on the glass . Tuesday 's loss to New York was yet another example of the swingman putting his offensive and rebounding prowess on display . George finished Tuesday 's game with a team - high 22 points and 10 rebounds , and it was his third straight game with a double - double from points and rebounds . He 's now averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds over those three contests . Across from George on Tuesday , Carmelo Anthony notched a double - double of his own , scoring 22 points and grabbing a game - high 13 rebounds . For Anthony , however , this is a less common occurrence , with Tuesday being his first double - double since late January . Anthony is also on pace this season to have the lowest rebounding averaging of his career since his 2005 - 6 campaign when he averaged just 5 per game .

The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 87 - 81 Tuesday at Madison Square Garden . It was a rough start for the Knicks ( 27 - 41 ) , who scored just 18 points in the first quarter . Those struggles carried into the second quarter , and the team found themselves down by 10 at the half and they appeared ready to earn their fourth straight loss . A big second half , however , helped turn this around , and they managed to outscore the Pacers ( 34 - 33 ) by 16 in the second half en route to the victory . Carmelo Anthony led the way for New York , recording a double - double of 22 points and 13 rebounds in 41 minutes . Kristaps Porzingis struggled in the outing , shooting just 5 - of - 17 from the field en route to scoring 11 points , and to make matters worse , he left the game early in the fourth quarter and did not return due to a thigh bruise . As for Indiana , it was a forgettable shooting night for them in every aspect of the game . As a team , the Pacers shot just 37 percent from the field , 28 percent from behind the arc and 60 percent from the free throw line - - although they only attempted 15 shots at the charity stripe . Paul George led the way with over a quarter of the team 's points , finishing with 22 points on a rough 9 - of - 22 shooting performance from the field . Myles Turner was the only other Indiana player to score in double figures , with the big man notching a double - double of 17 points and 12 rebounds in 31 minutes . Up next , the Knicks will have a rematch with the Nets on Thursday , while the Pacers will head home Wednesday to play the Hornets .


The Nets ' entire first unit managed double - digit scoring , and Brooklyn shot a collective 48 percent from the floor . The visitors earned what was only their fifth road victory of the season by outscoring their hosts , 67 - 49 , in the second half . Brook Lopez 's 24 points paced the Nets . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson posted a 20 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Jeremy Lin supplied 15 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals . Rookie Caris LaVert compiled 13 points , while Randy Foye submitted 10 . K.J . McDaniels and Quincy Acy led the bench with matching nine - point efforts . Kyle O'Quinn 's 23 points in 26 minutes led the Knicks . Derrick Rose followed with 22 points . Carmelo Anthony posted 17 points , and Lance Thomas registered a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double filling in for Kristaps Porzingis ( thigh ) . Willy Hernangomez 's early foul trouble limited him to just 19 minutes .

The Brooklyn Nets defeated the New York Knicks , 121 - 110 , at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening . The Nets ( 13 - 54 ) have been the NBA 's worst team , and have especially struggled on the road . Coming into Thursday , they 'd won only four times in 33 games away from Barclays Center , but their prospects were n't as grim as usual against the Knicks ( 27 - 42 ) , which they had already defeated 120 - 112 just five days prior . Brooklyn proved to once again have New York 's number , as all five members of their first unit hit double digits in the scoring column , and the Nets shot a collective 48 percent from the floor . The Knicks were also notably without Kristaps Porzingis ( thigh ) , which left them devoid of their best rim protector and shot blocker . The visitors earned the victory in the second half , during which they outscored their hosts by a 67 - 49 margin . Brook Lopez led the way for Brooklyn with 24 points , six rebounds , three assists and one block . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson posted 20 points , 10 rebounds and one block . Jeremy Lin supplied another full stat line of 15 points , eight assists , four rebounds and two steals . Rookie Caris LaVert continued to offer strong production , compiling 13 points and seven rebounds . Randy Foye submitted 10 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . K.J . McDaniels and Quincy Acy provided matching nine - point efforts to lead the bench . Kyle O'Quinn checked in as the leading scorer for the Knicks with 23 points , eight rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block in 26 minutes off the bench . Derrick Rose led the starting five with 22 points , two rebounds and two assists . Carmelo Anthony posted 17 points , six rebounds , five assists , one steal and one block . Lance Thomas was outstanding in filling in for Porzingis , as he registered a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one assist . Willy Hernangomez ran into early foul trouble and it besieged him throughout the game , as he played only 19 minutes , which facilitated O'Quinn 's extended opportunity . The Nets head back home to face the Boston Celtics on Friday night , while the Knicks head to the West Coast to tangle with the Los Angeles Clippers next Monday evening .


The New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons , 109 - 95 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . New York have n't had many dominating wins this season , but this was definitely one of them . In fact , the Knicks led for the entirety of the second half , while holding a double - digit lead for 23 of the final 24 minutes . Defense was key for New York , as they forced Detroit to shoot 43 percent from the field , while recording 13 steals . The Knicks ended up shooting 54 percent from the field , while outassisting the Pistons , 26 - 18 . They did that damage while committing just 12 turnovers , with Detroit committing 18 on their end . The Pistons ( 34 - 40 ) have now lost seven of their last eight games , as their playoff hopes are swiftly floating away . Marcus Morris led the way for Detroit , as he tallied 20 points , one rebound and two assists . Andre Drummond was their best player , as he totaled 10 points , 15 rebounds and three assists in just 24 minutes of action . Ish Smith started and accumulated 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . On deck for Detroit is a home matchup versus the Miami Heat on Tuesday . The Knicks ( 28 - 47 ) snapped a five - game losing streak with this win , as they look for some momentum headed into the offseason . Derrick Rose scored a game - high 27 points , also adding four rebounds and six assists to his tally on 12 - of - 17 shooting . Kristaps Porzingis finished second on the team , collecting 25 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and three block . Carmelo Anthony totaled 21 points , three rebounds , five assists and three steals . Wily Hernangomez was the only other Knick in double figures , as he accrued 15 points and five rebounds . Those four starters combined to go 36 - of - 57 from the field . New York 's next game is on Wednesday against the Miami Heat .

New York have been disappointing this season , but this was one of their best performances of the year . In fact , they led for the entirety of the second half , while holding a double - digit lead for the majority of it . Defense was key , as they held Detroit to 43 percent shooting , while forcing them to commit 18 turnovers . The Knicks ended up recording 26 assists , while committing just 12 turnovers on 54 percent shooting . Marcus Morris led Detroit in scoring , as he dropped 20 points . Andre Drummond played just 24 minutes , but totaled 12 points , 15 rebounds and three assists . Ish Smith started at point guard and accumulated 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . Derrick Rose was the player of the game , as he collected 27 points , four rebounds and six assists on 12 - of - 17 from the field . Kristaps Porzingis finished with 25 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and three blocks . Carmelo Anthony made his return from a knee injury to accrue 21 points , three rebounds , five assists and three steals .


Miami shot 48 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range while limiting the Knicks to respective figures of 37 and 20 percent in those categories . New York notably won the rebound battle by a 52 - 40 margin but trailed in every quarter on the way to the double - digit loss . Goran Dragic 's 20 points and nine assists paced Miami . Josh Richardson followed with 17 points . Hassan Whiteside had a near double - double with 11 points and nine boards . James Johnson 's 18 points led the bench . Tyler Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points . Kristaps Porzingis ' 20 points led New York . Willy Herangomez provided 12 points and nine boards . Courtney Lee registered 10 points . Carmelo Anthony had a modest game with nine points and seven boards . Chasson Randle 's nine points led the bench .

The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks , 105 - 88 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . The Heat ( 37 - 38 ) continued their fight to preserve the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference against a Knicks ( 28 - 47 ) that was missing Derrick Rose ( knee ) and exploited New York 's short - handedness . Miami shot 48 percent from the field and 48 percent from three - point range while limiting the Knicks to respective figures of 37 and 20 percent in those categories . New York notably won the rebound battle by a 52 - 40 margin but trailed in every quarter on the way to the double - digit loss . Miami was led by Goran Dragic , who tallied 20 points , nine assists , seven rebounds and two steals . Josh Richardson followed with 17 points , one assist , one rebound , five steals and one block . Hassan Whiteside had a near double - double with 11 points , nine boards , one assist and four blocks . James Johnson led the bench with 18 points , seven rebounds , four assists , three steals and two blocks . Tyler Johnson was productive as a reserve as well with 12 points , seven rebounds and one assist . Kristaps Porzingis paced New York with 20 points , eight boards , two assists and three blocks . Willy Herangomez provided 12 points , nine rebounds and one assist . Courtney Lee registered 10 points , two rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Carmelo Anthony had a modest game by his standards with nine points , seven boards and one assist . Chasson Randle led the bench with nine points , four rebounds and three assists . The Heat and Knicks reconvene in Miami on Friday night for the second game of the home - and - home series .


The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 94 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon . The Knicks ( 29 - 48 ) came into Sunday 's matchup knowing that they 'd once again be playing without some of their most potent offensive pieces in Carmelo Anthony ( back ) and Derrick Rose ( knee ) . That naturally led to low expectations against a Celtics ( 50 - 27 ) squad that was gunning for their 50th win of the season and trying to keep hold of the top spot in the Eastern Conference . The game played out more or less as expected , as Boston utilized a balanced offensive effort and a 34 - 23 first quarter to cruise to a relatively comfortable victory . The Celtics enjoyed a stellar shooting performance ( 56 percent ) and played excellent defense , allowing them to overcome a rather sloppy 17 turnovers . Isaiah Thomas led the way for the visitors with 19 points , six assists , two rebounds and one steal . Jaylen Brown posted 16 points , two boards and one assist . Al Horford followed with 14 points , seven rebounds and one assist . Marcus Smart matched Horford 's scoring total off the bench and added five assists , two rebounds and one steal . Kelly Olynyk and Terry Rozier were productive as reserves as well with 12 - point efforts . Amir Johnson contributed nine points and three rebounds and Jae Crowder tallied eight points , five boards and one steal before exiting after 28 minutes with an elbow injury . The Knicks were paced by Courtney Lee , who pitched in 16 points , five assists , three rebounds and one steal . Kristaps Porzingis was next with 14 points , one rebound and one steal . Willy Hernangomez supplied 12 points , three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Mindaugas Kuzminskas and Kyle O'Quinn led the second unit with a pair of 11 - point efforts , with the former adding one rebound and one assist and the latter registering nine boards and two blocks . Chasson Randle poured in 10 points and added three assists , two rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes as a reserve . The Celtics head back home for a pivotal showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday evening , while the Knicks are off until Tuesday night when the face the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at home as well .


The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 100 - 91 , Tuesday at Madison Square Garden . Tuesday 's contest ended up being a major letdown for the Bulls ( 38 - 40 ) but an impressive win for the struggling Knicks ( 30 - 48 ) who were without both Kristaps Porzingis ( back ) and Derrick Rose ( knee ) . They did , however , get Carmelo Anthony back after their star missed the previous two games with his own back problems , and he managed to lead the team offensively with a team - high 23 points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes in a game that New York led convincingly from start to finish . As a team , it was n't the most impressive offensive performance from the Knicks , as they shot just 26 percent from behind the arc and 62 percent from the free throw line , but in the end , five different players managing to score in double figures was enough to get the job done . As for Chicago , Tuesday 's loss was simply one they could n't afford , as while they are still technically in the playoffs in the East , they are now tied with the Pacers and just a half - game ahead of the Heat , who are now barely on the outside looking in . Jimmy Butler lead the way for the Bulls with a game - high 26 points , while Nikola Mirotic added 21 points of his own , but they were n't fortunate enough to get much help offensively , as four different Chicago players who played at least 14 minutes failed to score more than five points . As a team , they shot just 38 percent from the field and 22 percent from behind the arc . Up next , the Bulls will look to stay alive in the playoff chase Thursday against the 76ers , while the Knicks will remain home Thursday and play the Wizards .


The Washington Wizards defeated the New York Knicks 106 - 103 Thursday at Madison Square Garden . Things looked to be going smoothly for the Wizards ( 48 - 31 ) , as they managed to hold a comfortable lead throughout the first three quarters of Thursday 's contest . However , a short Knicks ' spurt in the final period ultimately tied the game at 97 . In the end , some timely free throws and a final go - ahead three - pointer from Bradley Beal - - along with a missed three - pointer from Carmelo Anthony at the buzzer - - ultimately helped the Washington hold off the Knicks ( 30 - 49 ) . Beal led the way for the Wizards , scoring a game - high 25 points in 36 minutes with John Wall not too far behind him , as the All-Star point guard notched 24 points on 9 - of - 15 shooting and eight assists in just 32 minutes . As a team , the Wizards were hot from behind the arc , hitting 14 of their 34 shots from long range ( 41 percent ) , and they ended up needing every last one of them . As for the Knicks , despite their season being all but over , they still managed to put together an inspiring performance in front of their home crowd . Anthony led the way with a team - high 23 points but on a fairly inefficient 7 - of - 19 shooting from the field . In the end , it was an all - around solid performance from New York , as six players in all managed to score in double figures , but they were just unable to hit all the shots they needed to hit during crunch time . Despite the loss , the Knicks are still team games ahead of both the Magic and 76ers for the second - worst record in the Eastern Conference . Up next , the Wizards will head home Saturday to take on the Heat , while the Knicks will head to Memphis on Friday to play the Grizzlies .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks , 110 - 97 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon . The Raptors ( 50 - 31 ) checked into Sunday 's game with plenty of motivation for a win , considering that a victory would clinch them the third seed in the Eastern Conference . Standing in their way was a short - handed but feisty Knicks ( 30 - 51 ) squad that had shown some fight recently despite having been long eliminated from playoff contention . Through the first three quarters , New York gave Toronto all they could handle , entering the fourth quarter trailing only 76 - 75 . However , the Raptors turned it on at that point , going on a 120 run midway through the period that helped seal the win . DeMar DeRozan once again led the way , turning in a remarkable 35 - point effort on 11 - of - 15 shooting from the field , and complementing the scoring with a pair of rebounds . That led to a stellar 53 percent success rate from the field for the visitors on their way to their 22nd road win of the campaign . Kyle Lowry was an ideal complement to DeRozan 's fireworks , turning in an efficient 17 - point , 11 - assist double - double that also included seven rebounds , three steals and a block . Lowry was particularly effective from three - point range , draining four of nine attempts from behind the arc . Patrick Patterson turned in a bench - leading 15 points , which he supplemented with three rebounds , one assist and one steal . Serge Ibaka contributed 12 points and four rebounds . Jonas Valanciunas had a modest outing , posting six points , seven boards and one steal . Jakob Poeltl ( eight points , seven rebounds ) and P.J . Tucker ( eight points , seven rebounds , one assist and one steal ) were productive as reserves as well . Willy Hernangomez led the way for New York with 24 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and three steals . Courtney Lee followed with 14 points , three assists and one steal . Mindauguas Kuzminskas led the bench with 12 points and one rebound . Ron Baker provided 11 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and one steal . Justin Holiday drew another start and compiled 10 points , five rebounds , five assists , one steal and one block . The Raptors head to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Wednesday evening to close out the season , while the Knicks are home against the Sixers in their season finale on Wednesday night as well .


The New York Knicks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 114 - 113 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night . The Knicks ( 31 - 51 ) got a surprise entrant into their starting five when Carmelo Anthony , who had missed the previous two games with a sore knee , decided to play in what could be his final game in a New York uniform . The All-Star excelled during his time on the court , posting a first unit - leading 17 points , which he supplemented with two rebounds , one assist and one steal over just 23 minutes . The game between the two long - eliminated teams was competitive throughout , and fittingly , came down to the final seconds . Maurice Ndour , who has provided some encouraging performances in the last several games , made a two - point shot with 18 seconds remaining to give the Knicks the 114 - 113 lead . The Sixers ( 28 - 54 ) then saw Nik Stauskas twice try to help them take the lead , both times to no avail ; his layup with seven seconds remaining was blocked by Marshall Plumlee , and his 25 - foot three - point jumper at the buzzer misfired as well , sealing the win for the home squad . Both teams shot very well , with Philadephia managing a 50 percent success rate and New York draining 51 percent of their attempts . The Knicks were the sloppier squad , however , turning the ball over 20 times on the night . Justin Anderson led the visitors with 26 points and added three assists , two rebounds , three steals and one block . He impressively missed just one of the 10 shots he took . Alex Poythress provided 18 points , six rebounds , one assist and one steal . Richaun Holmes totaled 15 points , seven boards and one steal . Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot posted 14 points , three assists and two rebounds . Tiago Splitter and Stauskas led the bench with matching 12 - point efforts . Justin Holiday actually led the Knicks off the bench with 20 points , five rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Plumlee pitched in with a 14 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included the aforementioned block of Stauskas . Chasson Randle managed 12 points , three rebounds and two steals off the bench . Mindaugas Kuzminskas became the fourth member of the second unit with double - digit scoring by pouring in 11 points , which he complemented with four rebounds . No other member of the starting five besides Anthony posted double - digit scoring , but Ron Baker and Courtney Lee had eight points apiece , while Willy Hernangomez mustered seven points but also hauled in 10 boards and dished out three assists in only 18 minutes . With Wednesday 's win , the Knicks ensured a 2 - 2 split of the season series , with both of their wins having come by one point each .


James Harden totaled a career - high 17 assists , but it was not enough as the Rockets dropped their opener to the Lakers on Wednesday . Los Angeles showcased ball movement that was not nearly as existent last season , but the Lakers ' 21 assists were only four more than Harden 's total . Harden not only led both teams in assists , but also led or tied both teams in points ( led ) , field goals made ( nine , matched by Julius Randle ) , free throws made and attempted ( 15 - of - 16 ) and minutes ( 37 ) . Only Clint Capela had more rebounds than Harden on the night , too . The now designated point guard did everything he could , but still fell short . His only blip on the box score came from a 1 - of - 7 shooting night from behind the arc , which is not expected for the rest of the season .

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets , 120 - 114 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Lakers ( 10 ) brought in Luke Walton as their new head coach for the 2016 - 2017 season , and the new offense that involved an expected volume shooting from the perimeter , was effective enough to aid Los Angeles to a good start . The Lakers took 35 shots from behind the arc and sank 12 of them , and the 34 percent efficiency was enough to constantly keep Los Angeles within striking distance . The Rockets led for most of the game , but never by a controlling amount . Jordan Clarkson drained a 29 foot three - pointer with 1:47 left in the fourth quarter to take 116 - 112 lead , and followed Nene 's banker with a quick two pointer to hold the lead at four points . D'Angelo Russell 's sloppy turnover with seconds left gave the Rockets a bit of life , but they were unable to capitalize and the Lakers ran out the clock . James Harden was named point guard , and although his usage percentage was point guard - esque last season , the official designation was backed up by 17 assists . Harden made use of quick passes in transition and threaded the needle time and time again in the first half . The Rockets star player added 34 points and eight rebounds to his strong start to the season . Newly acquired Eric Gordon ( 19 points on 7 - of - 15 shooting ) and Ryan Anderson ( 14 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting ) were effective in the Harden led system . Clint Capela wasted no time taking Dwight Howard 's spot under center with 16 points and nine boards in 26 minutes . Both teams hit the road on Friday , as the Rockets visit the Dallas Mavericks , while the Lakers visit the Utah Jazz .


While the Warriors have seen some cold shooting nights so far this season , Friday 's matchup saw the worst splits for the team in recent memory . Reigning MVP Steph Curry went 0 - for - 10 from beyond the arc , failing to hit a three - pointer for the first time in 157 games . As the NBA record fell , Curry 's backcourt partner Klay Thompson saw struggles of his own , going just 2 - of - 10 from downtown . On the whole , the Warriors went just 5 - of - 32 from beyond the arc , their lowest three - point output of the season . Rebounding proved to be another major factor in the game . Los Angeles forward Julius Randle pulled down a season - high 14 boards , helping to give the Lakers a 51 - 40 rebounding advantage . Sophomore Larry Nance Jr. also provided a force in the paint , contributing nine rebounds and 12 points on perfect shooting .

The host Los Angeles Lakers handily defeated the Golden State Warriors on Friday , 117 - 97 . It was Lakers ( 3 - 3 ) coach Luke Walton 's first game against the Warriors since leaving the organization over the offseason . Walton coached the Warriors for the beginning of their historic 2015 - 16 regular season in place of an injured Steve Kerr , but later left to pursue the head coaching job in Los Angeles . Walton certainly got the best of his former team , as the Lakers were able to maintain their hefty halftime lead down the stretch . The team successfully capitalized on their size advantage , holding a 51 - 40 advantage in the rebounding column . Third-year forward Julius Randle led the team with 20 points and was a monster on the boards , pulling down 14 rebounds . The Lakers also saw success from the line , hitting over 90 percent of their free - throws . For the Warriors ( 4 - 2 ) , it was a tough night from beyond the arc . After showing dominant offensive flow on Thursday in a rout of the Thunder , the Warriors shot just 5 - for - 32 from three in Friday 's contest . This included 0 - for - 10 for Steph Curry , whose NBA-record streak of 157 games with a three - point make finally came to an end . The results were n't much better for Klay Thompson , who went just 2 - for - 10 . Kevin Durant , meanwhile , continued to perform with his new team , leading the game with 27 points . The Lakers will host the Suns on Sunday , while the Warriors will host the still - winless Pelicans on Monday .


Julius Randle may not be as much of a highlight reel as compared to the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers , but the Kentucky product is quietly taking his stats up a notch . Although it 's a small sample size of just seven games , Randle has improved across almost every statistical category from his 2015 - 2016 season where he played 81 games . The Lakers forward is averaging 14 points , 8 rebounds and 3 assists per game while shooting 60 percent overall . Randle continued the strong start with 18 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting against the Phoenix Suns in the win on Sunday . The minutes management for the deep Lakers squad could be the reasoning behind the shared success among the first seven games . Randle saw 28 minutes of action Sunday , while D'Angelo Russell ( 28 minutes ) and Nick Young ( 36 minutes ) saw slightly more than the third - year forward . As for the bench , Brandon Ingram , Lou Williams and Jordan Clarkson all saw more than 25 minutes of action .

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns , 119 - 108 , at Staples Center on Sunday . The Lakers ( 4 - 3 ) notched their third straight win and remain undefeated at home after another strong performance by their young , talented core . Los Angeles built upon an eight - point first quarter lead in the second period , where a series of scoring runs capped off the first half . The Suns made the game a heated contest in the fourth quarter . Devin Booker buried a 10 - foot jump shot with 6:39 left in the final period and drew a foul , sinking a free throw to pull the game within one point . The Lakers were able to outlast the Phoenix comeback attempt and did not let up their lead , even after it dwindled to just one possession . Nick Young and D'Angelo Russell nailed much needed back - to - back three pointers to put the game out of reach and secure the rest of the victory from the charity stripe . Devin Booker had a standout performance , as his sophomore season continues where he left off from his rookie year . Booker finished with 39 points , seven assists and three rebounds on 13 - of - 29 shooting . T.J. Warren added 22 points , while Eric Bledsoe finished with 19 points , two assists and two boards . Nick Young provided his best game of the young season with 22 points and seven rebounds , in addition to three buckets from behind the arc . Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams were impressive off the bench , adding a combined 32 points on 13 - of - 28 shooting in 26 minutes and 30 minutes , respectively . Julius Randle had the most well - rounded game for the Lakers on his way to 18 points , five rebounds , four assists and one steal . Both teams play on Tuesday , as the Lakers look for their fourth straight win hosting the Dallas Mavericks , while the Suns head north to take on the Portland Trail Blazers .


These are two teams going in opposite directions , but Dallas showed some resiliency here with a road win . Harrison Barnes continues to develop as a go - to guy , as he has 65 points across his last two games . J.J. Barea has been equally as good , as he has at least 18 points and five assists across his last three games . Seth Curry 's 23 points were a season - high , as he got plenty of run with Deron Williams out of the lineup . Luol Deng continues to struggle , as he 's failed to surpass seven points or seven rebound over his last three games . Lou Williams continued his run at a coveted sixth - man award , as his 15 points marked his fifth - straight game with at least 14 points scored . Jordan Clarkson scored his 22 points on just 12 shots , as he went 9 - of - 12 from the field . These two teams will have a rematch on December 29 back in Los Angeles .

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Los Angles Lakers 109 - 97 at Staples Center on Tuesday . In a game that was tight throughout , the veteran Mavericks team prevailed in the final minutes . Dallas actually finished the game on a 20 - 6 run over the final eight minutes , as Los Angles seemingly could n't make a shot . The Mavericks won nearly every statistic , as they led in shooting , assisting , steals , blocks and turnovers . The most notable margin was the shooting , as the Mavericks shot 52 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free - throw line . Dallas ( 2 - 5 ) have gotten off to a rough start this season with some injury troubles , but were able to pull out a big road win here . Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams are both dealing with injuries , so J.J. Barea and Harrison Barnes have really stepped up in their absence . Barea flirted with a triple - double in this win , totaling 18 points , seven rebounds and eight assists . Barnes led the team in scoring , dropping 31 points on 11 - of - 18 shooting . Justin Anderson , Dwight Powell and Seth Curry were the only three players to come off the bench , as they each provided at least 10 points and four rebounds . Curry was especially good , amassing 23 points , four rebounds , four assists and three steals . Dallas has a tough task ahead of them though , as they travel to play the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday for their next game . The Lakers ( 4 - 4 ) were undefeated in their home building coming into this , but folded late in the fourth quarter . Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring , as he totaled 22 points and three steals off the bench . Nick Young led all starters , as he dropped 20 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting . Julius Randle recorded a double - double , tallying 15 points and 10 rebounds . D'Angelo Russell too just nine shots in the defeat , but still finished with 12 points , five rebounds and seven assists . Los Angeles will make a small traveling trip for their next game , as they play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday .


It was a big statistical night for the Lakers ' young players , as Julius Randle and D'Angelo Russell both had near - career nights . Randle recorded his second career triple - double , scoring 17 points , hauling in 14 rebounds , and dishing out 10 assists . The forward was able to score his points on an efficient 5 - of - 8 shooting , while seeing the free - throw line 10 times . Russell , meanwhile , hit seven three - pointers en route to a season - high 32 points . It was the sophomore 's first 30 - point outing of the season , and it came along with eight rebounds , four assists , and three steals . Brooklyn veteran Brook Lopez had a big night of his own , scoring 30 points and pulling down 10 rebounds for a double - double . Lopez 's newly - added three - point shot was a focal point for the Nets , as the big man attempted 11 three - pointers on the night , making four . Guard Bojan Bogdanovic delivered a big night of his own , scoring 29 points on the second half of a back - to - back .

The host Los Angeles Lakers beat the visiting Brooklyn Nets , 125 - 118 , on Tuesday . Tuesday 's match was an exhibition of the young talent that Los Angeles ( 7 - 5 ) has , as third - year forward Julius Randle and sophomore point guard D'Angelo Russell helped guide the team to victory . Randle earned his second career triple - double , posting 17 points , 14 rebounds , and 10 assists . Russell , meanwhile , scored a season - high 32 points and hit a whopping seven three - pointers . Another youngster , guard Jordan Clarkson , had a near double - double off the bench , scoring 12 points and coming away with nine rebounds . Overall , the Lakers were able to ride solid rebounding to a narrow victory , as they came away with an eight - board advantage at the end of the day . Brooklyn ( 4 - 7 ) suffered its second loss in two days at Staples Center , after being demolished by the Clippers on Monday . Center Brook Lopez was able to rest in Monday 's matchup and showed off his fresh legs with a 30 - point , 10 - rebound double - double against the Lakers . Guard Bojan Bogdanovic , meanwhile , built on a solid performance on Monday to deliver an impressive 29 - point outing in the second half of Brooklyn 's back - to - back . Minimal bench contributions were seen for Brooklyn , however , as the team fell to two games below .500 . The Nets will visit the Thunder on Friday , while the Lakers will host the Spurs on that same day .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 116 - 107 , at Staples Center on Friday night . With this win the Spurs ( 10 - 3 ) move to 70 on the road this season . It also marks coach Gregg Popovic 's 1099th career win , moving him to seventh on the all - time wins list for coaches . It was tied at 52 after two quarters but the Spurs came out of halftime with a 39 - point third quarter to pull ahead by 15 heading into the fourth . The Lakers ( 7 - 6 ) battled back late , coming within four points at 109 - 105 with 1:23 to go , but the Spurs were able to close it out . Kawhi Leonard led the Spurs with 23 points , 12 rebounds and tied a career - high with seven assists . LaMarcus Aldridge also tallied 23 points , and added six rebounds , three blocks , two steals and two assists , in 36 minutes . The veterans Tony Parker and Pau Gasol chipped in 16 points each , while Manu Ginobili shot 4 - of - 6 for 10 points in 21 minutes off the bench . The Spurs shot a steaming 56 percent from the field , including 42 percent from distance and tallied 30 assists in the game . The Spurs go on to host the Mavericks on Monday . The Lakers had 57 bench points , as Lou Williams led the way in scoring with 24 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting , along with three rebounds , three assists and two steals , in 27 minutes off the bench , while Jordan Clarkson added another 20 , in 31 minutes . Nick Young tallied 22 points in 28 minutes on 7 - of - 12 shooting , including 4 - of - 7 from long range . This was only the Lakers ' second home loss of the season . Next up they host the Bulls on Sunday .

The Spurs shot 56 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range , as well as 18 - of - 19 from the foul line . They were out - rebounded and out - scored in the paint but dished 30 assists to find the open shots they needed to earn the win . Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge both scored 23 points , while Pau Gasol and Tony Parker each added 16 . Leonard added 12 rebounds and tied a career - high with seven assists . Danny Green tallied seven assists as well , along with his 10 points , four rebounds and two steals . The Lakers had 57 bench points led by Lou Williams with 24 and Jordan Clarkson with 20 . Nick Young scored 22 points in 28 minutes as a starter . No player assisted or rebounded in double digits and Nick Young was the only player to record a block .


In a battle between a veteran team and a young team , the more veteran core escaped with a victory . Jimmy Butler continues his fantastic run , as he tallied 40 points , seven rebounds and six assists in the win . Nikola Mirotic started for the rested Dwyane Wade and finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds . The key for Chicago was the rebounding , as they snatched down 56 rebounds , while holding Los Angeles to just 37 on their end . The Bulls also shot 52 percent from the field , while holding the Lakers to 44 percent . Lou Williams and Larry Nance Jr. were the leading scorers for the Lakers , as they combined for 43 points off the bench . The bench was n't all good though , as Jordan Clarkson went 1 - of - 12 in a forgettable game . The five Los Angeles starters combined for just 51 points , while the Bulls got 89 points from their five starters .

The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 118 - 110 , at Staples Center on Sunday . Chicago continues their circus road trip and they continue to show what a true threat they are . A 9 - 2 run to start the fourth really put distance between these teams , as it was the Bulls first double - digit lead of the game . Rebounding was the key for Chicago , as they won that battle , 56 - 37 . The Bulls were lights - out from the field as well , shooting 52 percent from the field and 36 percent from three - point range . They made their presence felt in the paint through scoring as well , outscoring the Lakers 60 - 44 in the paint . Chicago ( 9 - 5 ) have been one of the surprises of the league and road wins like this just add to their impressive run . Jimmy Butler continued his MVP campaign , as he tallied 40 points , seven rebounds and six assists on 14 - of - 23 shooting . Nikola Mirotic got a rare start with Dwyane Wade resting , as he recorded a double - double , in a 15 - point , 15 - rebound performance . Robin Lopez totaled 12 points and 11 rebounds of his own . Isaiah Canaan led the bench in scoring , dropping 17 points on 6 - of - 10 shooting , Rajon Rondo went just 2 - of - 9 from the field , but grabbed nine rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the win . On deck for the Bulls is a road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday . Los Angeles ( 7 - 7 ) will have it 's inevitable growing pains with this young core and a veteran team like the Bulls was too much to handle . The bench was spectacular yet again , as Lou Williams and Larry Nance Jr. led the team in scoring . Williams finished with 25 points on 8 - of - 14 shooting , while Nance Jr. totaled 18 points and six rebounds on 8 - of - 11 shooting . Jordan Clarkson did have a stinker off the bench though , scoring five points on 1 - of - 12 from the field . Nick Young led the starters with 15 points , while Julius Randle scored 14 of his own . The Lakers play again on Tuesday , as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder for their next game .


Russell Westbrook posted yet another near triple - double in Tuesday 's loss to the Lakers . Westbrook entered Tuesday 's game leading the league in scoring with 32 points per game while averaging 10 assists and 10 rebounds . The All-Star delivered another performance in line with those numbers in Los Angeles , as he scored 34 points , dished out 13 assists , and pulled down eight rebounds . Westbrook managed to catch fire late in the game , knocking down four three - pointers in the fourth quarter alone . This came as a slight surprise for the normally sub - par three - point shooter . For Los Angeles , bench guard Jordan Clarkson led the team with 18 points . Clarkson also added four steals on the defensive end . Veteran Nick Young , who had the game 's clinching shot , scored 17 points and shot 4 - of - 7 from three - point range . Big man Julius Randle , meanwhile , went cold , scoring just three points on 1 - of - 5 shooting .

The host Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday , 111 - 109 , at Staples Center . Los Angeles ( 8 - 7 ) got off to a hot start , establishing a 13 - point lead by the end of the first quarter . Despite sophomore star D'Angelo Russell 's absence due to a knee injury , the Lakers saw high output from the point guard position . Veteran Jose Calderon slid into the starting role , playing 23 minutes and shooting 4 - of - 5 from the field for 12 points . Meanwhile , bench guard Jordan Clarkson scored 18 points while snagging four steals on the defensive end . The Lakers were given a run for their money as the game ended , however , with the Thunder able to regain the lead with under 20 seconds to play . Luckily for Los Angeles , veteran wing Nick Young was able to drain a clutch three - point shot with five seconds remaining to win the game . The three - pointer was Young 's fourth of the night and gave him 17 points . The Thunder ( 8 - 7 ) have now lost six of their last eight contests after a hot 6 - 1 start to the season . Tuesday 's last - second loss was handed to OKC after coming back from double - digit deficits at multiple points during the game . Leading the comeback efforts was All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook , who put on a stunning offensive show in the fourth quarter . The guard had 15 points , including four three - pointers , in the quarter . Westbrook finished just shy of a triple - double , posting 34 points , 13 assists , and eight rebounds . Westbrook has become no stranger to such stat lines , as he entered the game averaging 32 points , 10 assists , and 10 rebounds per game . Big man Steven Adams complemented Westbrook by delivering one of his best performances of the season , scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 13 shooting . The Lakers will host the Warriors on Friday , while the Thunder will visit the Nuggets in Denver .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 109 - 85 , on Friday at Staple Center . This was the second game of a home - and - home series between the Lakers and Warriors that resulted in two wins for the Warriors . Golden State came out in the last game with an 80 - point first half as they looked to make a point against the team that had upset them early in the season . Since their loss to the Lakers early in the season , the Warriors have now won 10 games in a row , while setting a franchise - record with their 10th game with 30 assists or more . The Warriors ( 14 - 2 ) started off strong with a 30 - 20 first quarter . They tied the second quarter , with both teams scoring 23 but Golden State went on to dominate the final two quarters and cruise to victory . The win did come at a price though as Draymond Green left the game with an ankle tweak , and Ian Clark left after being accidentally hit in the throat . Meanwhile , Kevin Durant led the Warriors in scoring with 29 points , along with nine assists and six rebounds , in 33 minutes , while Stephen Curry added 24 points and Klay Thompson chipped in 18 , as the three combined for a modest 71 points . The Warriors will have short rest before their next game in Minnesota on Saturday . The Lakers ( 8 - 9 ) were short - handed in this one , missing D'Angelo Russell ( knee ) , Julius Randal ( hip ) and Nick Young ( toe ) . Jordan Clarkson was the high - point man for Los Angeles , with 20 points , on 6 - of - 15 shooting , including 4 - of - 9 from deep , in 38 minutes . The only other players to score in double figures for the Lakers were Larry Nance Jr. , with 11 and Lou Williams with 13 . Los Angeles shot 36 percent from the field as a team and only 5 - of - 22 from deep as it was stifled by the Warriors . Next the Lakers play host to the Hawks on Sunday .

The Warriors have tallied 30 or more assists in their last 10 games , coinciding with a 10 - game winning streak . Kevin Durant was the high - point man in this one , with 29 points on 11 - of - 19 shooting , along with nine assists , six rebounds , two blocks and one steal , in 33 minutes . Stephen Curry followed - up with 24 points , while Klay Thompson chipped in 18 . Durant , Thompson and Curry combined for 71 points . Draymond Green totaled 12 points , eight rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block before leaving the game with an ankle contusion . Jordan Clarkson dropped 20 points on 6 - of - 15 shooting to lead the short - handed Lakers.The only other Lakers to score in double digits were Larry Nance Jr. with 11 and Lou Williams with 13 . Brandon Ingram finished with eight points , nine rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block , in 39 minutes .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 109 - 94 , at Staples Center on Sunday night . The Lakers ( 9 - 9 ) have rightfully been lauded for their marked improvement under new head coach Luke Walton in the early going , and their performance on Sunday did nothing to detract from that narrative . Los Angeles saw its second unit rise to the occasion on a night where the starting five was sluggish offensively , as they contributed well over half of their scoring total with a 65 - point tally . Lou Williams posted a team - high 21 points and added four rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes off the bench to lead the way , while two other reserves also reached double digits in the scoring column . The Lakers ' most impressive quarter was the second , as they rebounded from a 32 - 21 first - quarter deficit to outpace the Hawks ( 10 - 7 ) by a 35 - 16 margin . Kent Bazemore led Atlanta with 21 points , four assists , a rebound and a steal . Dwight Howard came within a rebound of a double - double , supplying 19 points , nine boards , three assists , two blocks and a steal . Dennis Schroder was next with 11 points , eight assists , four rebounds , a steal and a block . Paul Millsap had a modest game by his standards , registering nine points , five rebounds and three assists . Jordan Clarkson was right behind Williams on the Lakers with 18 points , five assists , four rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes off the bench . Nick Young totaled 17 points , a rebound and a steal as the only starter to manage double - digit scoring . Larry Nance , Jr. was the third reserve to post a particularly productive outing , as he managed a 12 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists . The Hawks continue their West Coast swing with a visit to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night , while the Lakers head to New Orleans to face the Pelicans on Tuesday evening .

The Lakers ' second unit 's 65 - point tally represented well over the team 's scoring total and they were led by Lou Williams ' team - high 21 points over 27 minutes . Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance , Jr. combined for another 30 points off the bench , with the latter also hauling in 10 rebounds . Nick Young totaled 17 points , a rebound and a steal as the only starter to manage double - digit scoring , as the Lakers played without the injured D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle . Kent Bazemore led Atlanta with 21 points , while Dwight Howard supplied 19 points and nine boards . However , Dennis Schroder and Paul Millsap could only combine for 20 points between them , while Mike Muscala was the high scorer off the bench with a 10 - point total . The Lakers also outrebounded the Hawks by a notable 53 - 38 margin despite Randle 's absence .


Lou Williams led all scorers with 38 points in 34 minutes off the bench , but it was not enough to secure a victory , as the Utah Jazz went on to claim the road win at Staples Center . Utah capitalized off sharing the ball , noted by their 26 assists as a unit , and that all five starters finished in double figures scoring . Rudy Gobert 's efforts on both end of the floor continue to drive the Jazz , and he went on to finish with 14 points , 17 rebounds and five blocks in 39 minutes . Gordon Hayward once again led the Jazz in scoring , although the volume of shots was not perfectly in sync with the output , Hayward managed 23 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals on 7 - of - 16 shooting , including three shots buried from behind the arc .

The Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 107 - 101 at Staples Center on Monday . The Jazz ( 13 - 9 ) edged out a close victory down the stretch after the Lakers ( 10 - 13 ) found life late in the second half . The see - saw third and fourth quarters saw scoring runs in favor of Utah in the third , while the Lakers bounced back in the fourth behind Lou William 's streaky scoring bursts and Julius Randle 's explosiveness under the rim . Williams dropped in a two point shot to close the Jazz lead to three point with 3:26 remaining in the final period , but Rodney Hoot responded for Utah with a 25 - foot three pointer . The Lakers only managed two points over a three minute stretch , while Utah closed out the game . Williams finished with 38 points , six rebounds and seven assists on 13 - of - 27 shooting to lead all scorers in his 34 minutes off the bench . Worth noting was the Lakers starting lineup , which consisted of Brandon Ingram , Luol Deng , Metta World Peace , Julius Randle and Timofey Mozgov . Head coach Luke Walton was experimental with the lineup , and it seemed to funnel the Jazz into more isolation style basketball , which was the game plan as discussed in the post - game press conference . All five Utah starters finished in double figures scoring , led by Gordon Hayward and his 23 points . Rudy Gobert finished with 14 points , 17 rebounds and five blocks in 39 minutes . Next up , the Jazz play the second game of a back - to - back when they host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday , while the Lakers travel to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday .


The visiting Phoenix Suns defeated the injury - riddled Los Angeles Lakers on Friday , 119 - 115 . Phoenix ( 7 - 16 ) saw strong play from starting point guard Eric Bledsoe , who led the team with 30 points . Bledsoe added nine assists and three steals in what was an impressive all - around performance . The Suns ' bench bolstered Bledsoe 's strong play with a number of impressive outings . Guard Leandro Barbosa scored 21 points and knocked down five three - pointers on the night . Big man Alex Len , meanwhile , had a 14 - point , 13 - rebound double - double to go along with five blocks . In addition to strong bench play , Phoenix saw excellent protection of the ball , as the team committed only seven turnovers in the game . Los Angeles ( 10 - 15 ) has now lost five in a row and continues to struggle with injury . Guards D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young were both sidelined by injuries during Friday 's contest . With minutes opening up in the backcourt , sixth man Lou Williams has seen an increase in production . On Friday , this meant 35 points with six three - pointers for the former Sixth Man of the Year . As a team , the Lakers pulled down an impressive 49 rebounds and were able to shoot 46 percent , but struggled with turnovers , committing 15 . The Lakers will host New York on Sunday , while the Suns will host New Orleans .

Though Friday 's matchup between the Suns and Lakers was expected to be a showcase of some of the league 's rising stars , a few veterans stood out the most . For the Suns , point guard Eric Bledsoe scored 30 points and dished out nine assists while also stealing the ball three times . Veteran guard Leandro Barbosa came off the bench to drop in five three - pointers en route to 21 points . The combo accounted for eight of Phoenix 's 13 three - point makes on the night . Youngster Alex Len , meanwhile , was a standout as well , scoring 14 points and pulling down 13 rebounds off the bench . Len added five blocks on the defensive end . For the Lakers , former Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams continued to fill the void left by the injured D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young . Williams had six three - pointers and scored a team - high 35 points . The 30 - year - old is making a strong case for his second Sixth Man award , having scored 35 or more in three of his last four games .


The New York Knicks defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 118 - 112 , at Staples Center on Sunday . The Knicks ( 14 - 10 ) received the bulk of their offense from Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis , as both made up for a rough shooting night from Carmelo Anthony . The neck - and - neck game never had one team clearly pulling away from the other , as a series of lead changes occurred in the third quarter . However , the Knicks came away with a nine - point lead to close out the third and went on to take charge of the fourth quarter as well . Porzingis was effective on both ends of the floor , scoring 26 points , to go along with 12 rebounds , two assists and seven blocks on 8 - of - 15 shooting . Rose ( back ) returned to action in Sunday 's road contest and scored 25 points on 12 - of - 16 shooting , while Anthony struggled to find a rhythm on his way to 13 points on 16 shots . Brandon Jennings registered 23 minutes in his return to the bench , but was still effective with 19 points , three rebounds and four assists . Luol Deng and Louis Williams pulled the weight in the scoring department for Los Angeles ( 10 - 16 ) , while D'Angelo Russell looked a bit off in his return to the starting lineup as well . Deng pitched in 22 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals on 8 - of - 13 shooting . Williams scored 24 points on 13 shots across 26 minutes . It was Williams ' fifth straight game scoring at least 24 points , which also includes three games with at least 30 points . The Lakers will look to end their five - game losing streak when they face the Sacramento Kings in the second game of a back - to - back Monday , while the Knicks visit the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday .

Louis Williams has been a bright spot for the injury - riddled Los Angeles Lakers , although his scoring outbursts are not translating into wins for the team at the moment . In five of the six games that the Lakers have lost during their rough streak , Williams has scored at least 24 points , adding another 24 - point game against the Knicks . It actually falls on the lower end of the scoring spectrum for Williams in his increased minutes , as three of those games he scored at least 30 points . As for the Knicks , Kristaps Porzingis played both ends of the floor effectively , racking up 26 points , to go along with 12 rebounds , two assists and seven blocks on 8 - of - 15 shooting . While Carmelo Anthony only managed 13 points on 16 shots , Derrick Rose ( back ) bailed him out with one of his best performances in a Knicks uniform , scoring 25 points on 12 - of - 16 shooting .


The Lakers benefited from balanced production across their roster , as all five starters , and two reserves , hit double digits in the scoring column . The offensive proficiency led to a 48 percent success rate from the field , and their defense managed to elicit 15 turnovers from the Clippers . Timofey Mozgov and Nick Young paced the Lakers with matching 19 - point tallies . D'Angelo Russell went for 14 points , while Luol Deng supplied a 13 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . Julius Randle matched Deng 's point total , and Lou Williams paced the second unit with 14 points . The Clippers were co - led by a pair of 22 - point efforts from J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford . Raymond Felton registered eight points , 10 rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks . DeAndre Jordan brought down 10 boards , while Mareese Speights produced 15 points off the bench .

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 111 - 102 , at Staples Center on Sunday . The two intra - city rivals met for the first time this season , and the reeling Lakers ( 12 - 22 ) caught the Clippers ( 22 - 10 ) in a somewhat weakened state . The visitors checked in to the Christmas Day showdown without Chris Paul ( hamstring ) , who missed his second straight game , and Blake Griffin , who is in for a multi - week absence due to his recent knee surgery . The hosts benefited from a balanced effort from their first unit , as all five players , and two reserves , hit double digits in the scoring column . The offensive proficiency led to a 48 percent success rate from the field , and their defense managed to elicit 15 turnovers from the Clippers . The Clippers were co - led by a pair of 22 - point efforts from J.J. Redick and Jamal Crawford , with the former adding three assists , two rebounds and a steal , and the latter recording three assists and a steal as well . Raymond Felton drew another start in Paul 's place and supplied eight points , 10 rebounds , six assists , two steals and two blocks . DeAndre Jordan mustered a modest seven points but did bring down 10 boards as well , while also dishing out six assists . Mareese Speights was productive in a reserve role as well , posting 15 points , four rebounds , an assist and a steal . Timofey Mozgov and Nick Young paced the Lakers with matching 19 - point tallies . Mozgov added three rebounds , while Young added two rebounds , two assists and a steal . D'Angelo Russell went for 14 points , five boards and four assists . Luol Deng continued his offensive resurgence , managing a 13 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included two assists , two steals and two blocks . Julius Randle matched Deng 's point total and supplemented it with eight assists , seven rebounds and two steals . Lou Williams paced the second unit with 14 points , three rebounds , an assist , a block and a steal . Brandon Ingram came off the bench to supply 10 points and six boards over 28 minutes . The Clippers head back home to face off with the Denver Nuggets on Monday night , while the Lakers remain home to face off with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday evening .


The visiting Utah Jazz defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday , 102 - 100 . Utah ( 19 - 13 ) snapped a three - game losing streak with Tuesday 's win . The Jazz remain among the NBA 's most injury - depleted teams , as guards George Hill , Dante Exum , and Alec Burks were all sidelined for Tuesday 's contest . Forward Derrick Favors , meanwhile , is on a minutes restriction after recently returning from a knee injury . None of those absences kept Utah from emerging victorious on Tuesday , however . The Jazz shot over 50 percent from the field and hit nine three - pointers . Star forward Gordon Hayward scored 31 points and pulled down nine rebounds en route to the win . Center Rudy Gobert , meanwhile , had a team - high 11 rebounds as well as two blocks . The Lakers ( 12 - 23 ) have had injury issues of their own , but were close to full health on Tuesday . Los Angeles has seen a monumental slide since beginning the season in the hunt for a playoff seed , as the team is now 2 - 9 in its last 11 games . On Tuesday , offense came largely from two players : forward Julius Randle and sixth man Lou Williams . Randle scored a team - high 25 along with 12 rebounds . Williams , meanwhile , continued his impressive season with 22 points off the bench . The Jazz will host the 76ers on Thursday , while the Lakers will host the Mavericks .

In a tight game on Tuesday , the Utah Jazz emerged victorious thanks to efficient 50 percent shooting from the field . Much of the team 's offensive firepower came from star Gordon Hayward , who led the team with 31 points on 10 - of - 17 shooting . Hayward had three three - pointers and shot 8 - of - 9 from the free - throw line . Center Rudy Gobert added 12 points and a team - high 11 rebounds , as well as two blocks . Meanwhile , the Utah bench was particularly effective , as three players scored in double digits for the second unit . For Los Angeles , third - year forward Julius Randle delivered a big double - double . Randle had 25 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 9 - of - 12 . Three players scored in double digits for the Lakers ' bench as well , including sixth man Lou Williams . Williams , the Lakers ' leading scorer on the season , had 22 in the loss .


The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 101 - 89 , at Staples Center on Thursday . In a battle between a young team and a veteran bunch , the elders were able to escape with a much needed victory . It was the third quarter in which the Mavericks took control , as they outscored the Lakers , 31 - 13 , after trailing by double - digits in the first half . Strangely enough , there was only one tie and two lead changes , as that one momentum swing was extremely decisive . The Dallas offense was on point , as they shot 49 percent from the field , 79 percent from the free - throw line and 45 percent from three - point range . They also dominated the rebounding and assists , as they won the rebounding differential , 42 - 34 and the assist battle , 24 - 15 . Dallas ( 10 - 23 ) had just three road wins coming into this matchup , but they showed some serious fight in the second half to get that tally to four . Deron Williams was the catalyst of the offense , as he dished out 11 assists to go along with his eight points before fouling out in the final seconds . Harrison Barnes went just 6 - of - 17 from the field , but finished with 17 points , nine rebounds and four assists in the win . Wesley Matthews led the team in scoring , as he dropped 20 points to add to his six boards . Devin Harris and Dwight Powell came off the bench to score 14 points a piece.The Mavericks have a tough task ahead of them , as they play the Golden State Warriors on Friday for their next game . Los Angeles ( 12 - 24 ) continues to falter , as they 've now lost 13 of their last 15 games . Julius Randle led the team in scoring , as he accrued 18 points , four rebounds and three assists . Nick Young was lights out shooting , as he scored 17 points on 5 - of - 6 from three - point range . D'Angelo Russell went just 5 - of - 15 from the field , but accumulated 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams combined for 25 points off the bench . The Lakers will return to action on Sunday in a home matchup against the Toronto Raptors . This marks the Mavericks 12th - straight win over the Lakers .

These are two teams that are really struggling right now , but this marks the Mavericks 12th - straight win over the Lakers . Despite Los Angeles leading by double - digits in the first half , Dallas rode a 31 - 13 third quarter to eventually win by 12 . There was only one tie and two lead changes , as that run by Dallas really shut off all momentum for the Lakers . Rebounding and assisting were the big difference , as Dallas won each of those categories by at least eight . Julius Randle led the Lakers in scoring , as he tallied 18 points , four rebounds and three assists . D'Angelo Russell went just 5 - of - 15 from the field , but finished with 15 points , four rebounds and six assists . Wesley Matthews led the Mavericks in scoring , as he scored 20 points to go along with his six boards . Harrison Barnes was second on the team , tallying 17 points , nine rebounds and four assists . Deron Williams scored just eight points , but dished out a game - high 11 assists in the win .


It was a big night for the All-Star backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan as the Raptors took the court at Staples Center on Sunday . The two combined for 72 points , with Lowry contributing 41 . The All-Star shot 12 - of - 16 from the field and 11 - of - 11 at the free - throw line and had 18 of his points in the fourth quarter . Lowry added nine rebounds and seven assists . DeRozan , meanwhile , shot a less efficient 10 - of - 25 but had 31 points en route to a Toronto victory . The team shot impressive splits , hitting 56 percent of its shots from the field , 58 percent from beyond the arc , and 90 percent from the free - throw line . For Los Angeles , meanwhile , it was a slower night on offense , as the team hit only 40 percent of its shots . The Lakers ' backcourt was still potent , however . Point guard D'Angelo Russell poured in 28 points , while veteran shooting guard Nick Young had 26 . The two combined for 13 of LA 's 15 three - pointers .

The visiting Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday , 123 - 114 . Toronto ( 23 - 10 ) needed the win after having dropped two straight games earlier in the week . The team was treated to a close game by the struggling Lakers , but pulled away in the fourth quarter due in large part to the play of All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry . Lowry scored 18 points in the fourth quarter and 41 overall to go with nine rebounds and seven assists . He shot 12 - of - 16 , playing a big part in Toronto 's 56 percent shooting on the night . Lowry was complemented by backcourt partner DeMar DeRozan , who had 31 points . Overall , the team shot impeccably , hitting 10 three - pointers and over 90 percent of its free - throws en route to the win . Los Angeles ( 12 - 25 ) , meanwhile , has struggled mightily since starting the season at 8 - 8 . The team put up a strong fight in the first three quarters but was buried by the Raptors ' All-Star backcourt at the end of the game . The Lakers saw strong play from its own backcourt , as D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young scored 28 and 26 points , respectively . However , the team struggled to find true offensive rhythm , hitting just 40 percent of its shots on the night . The Raptors will close their road trip on Tuesday in San Antonio , while the Lakers will host the Grizzlies .


The Lakers snapped a cold streak with an unusually hot offensive night on Tuesday against Memphis . Los Angeles shot over 51 percent from the field and buried 17 three - pointers while recording 34 assists . The Lakers were led by forward Julius Randle , who had 19 points , 14 rebounds , and 11 assists for his third career triple - double . The performance ended a 177 - game streak of not allowing a triple - double for Memphis . Guard Nick Young , meanwhile , led LA in scoring with 20 points . Young went 6 - of - 11 from the field while attempting all of his shots from beyond the arc . Overall , the Lakers had six players score in double digits . Memphis saw strong play from its stars , but was fairly cold overall . Center Marc Gasol had 22 points , six rebounds , and seven assists while shooting 8 - of - 15 . Mike Conley , meanwhile , scored 21 on 7 - of - 16 . The team as a whole , though , shot just 39 percent from the field .

The Los Angeles Lakers had an impressive offensive night as they took down the visiting Memphis Grizzlies , 116 - 102 , on Tuesday . The Lakers ( 13 - 25 ) had 17 three - pointers and 34 assists en route to a double - digit win over the powerhouse Grizzlies . The commanding performance came as a bit of a surprise for the struggling Lakers , as the team had lost 15 of its last 17 games prior to Tuesday 's win . Six players scored in double digits for Los Angeles , and the team shot a stellar 51 percent from the field . Guard Nick Young led LA with 20 points , going 6 - of - 11 while attempting shots exclusively from beyond the arc . Second-year forward Julius Randle , however , was the biggest difference - maker . The big man had his second triple - double of the season and the third of his career , as he scored 19 points to go along with 14 rebounds and 11 assists . Memphis ( 22 - 15 ) found itself in somewhat of the opposite position of Los Angeles after Tuesday 's game . The Grizzlies had been on a roll , having won four of their last six and sitting comfortably in the playoff picture . The team struggled on Tuesday , however , shooting just 39 percent and proving unable to defend against LA 's powerful perimeter shooters . Stars Marc Gasol and Mike Conley impressed per usual , scoring 22 and 21 respectively . The rest of Memphis 's lineup was less dominant , however , as the remainder of the starting five combined for just 13 . The Grizzlies will stay in Los Angeles to face the Clippers on Wednesday , while the Lakers will visit Portland on Thursday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers demolished the Miami Heat on Friday , 127 - 100 . The Lakers ( 14 - 26 ) are finally operating at full health after suffering injuries to key players throughout the month of December . The team saw dominance on both ends of the floor on Friday , starting with the glass . Los Angeles held a 62 - 41 rebounding advantage , recording 18 offensive boards on the night . On the offensive end , the team shot a strong 50 percent from the field and drained 10 three - pointers . Veteran forward Luol Deng scored 19 points and had a team - high 14 rebounds . Sixth man Lou Williams , meanwhile , led the team with 24 points off the bench . The Heat ( 11 - 27 ) , on the other hand , were shorthanded on Friday , missing star center Hassan Whiteside . Big man Willie Reed once again stepped up in a starting role , tying a career high with 22 points and pulling down 12 rebounds . However , the team saw struggles on the offensive end , hitting just 41 percent of its shots with only eight threes . Forward James Johnson provided some spark off the bench , though , scoring 20 on 7 - of - 11 from the field . The Heat will face the Clippers on Sunday , while the Lakers will host the Magic .

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated from top to bottom on Friday , with six players scoring in double digits . The Lakers saw a 62 - 41 advantage on the boards , including 18 offensive rebounds . The team shot 50 percent from the field and drained 10 three - pointers . Veteran forward Luol Deng led the team with 14 rebounds and poured in 19 points . Sixth man Lou Williams scored a team - high 24 points , including five threes . Second overall pick Brandon Ingram , meanwhile , had one of the best games of his young career , scoring 17 points off the bench on 6 - of - 9 shooting and 5 - of - 5 from the free - throw line . On Miami 's end , center Hassan Whiteside again sat due to injury . In his absence , big man Willie Reed stepped up with 22 points and 12 rebounds . Bench forward James Johnson led the second unit with 20 points and had four three - pointers .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic , 112 - 95 , at Staples Center on Sunday . The Lakers ( 15 - 26 ) were at full strength and ran away with a decisive victory in the fourth quarter after D'Angelo Russell and Julius Randle were able to lead the charge on both ends of the floor , while also holding the Magic ( 16 - 23 ) to just 37.8 percent shooting as a unit . Brandon Ingram scored 11 points in the fourth quarter for a second straight game , and also added a big block on the Magic in transition . After a massive 40-point quarter to open the game from Los Angeles , the Lakers were able to shift focus to a defensive-minded set in the second half , which payed off royally after holding the Magic to just nine points in the third quarter . Russell finished with 17 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and three steals , while Randle ended with 19 points , nine rebounds , five assists , one steal and one blocked shot . Randle 's 19 points tied that of the Magic 's Serge Ibaka and Evan Fournier , which was good to lead the scoring department for the contest . Ibaka and Biyombo finished with double-doubles , and combined for 29 points and 21 rebounds , but solving the Magic 's shooting woes was more of a challenge for the wings , as their three - point shooting finished at 26.9 percent on 7 - of - 26 shooting as unit . Next up , the Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday , while the Magic visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday .