The New York Knicks lost to the visiting Detroit Pistons , 111 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . The Pistons were coming off a tough 115 - 111 loss against the Washington Wizards on Friday , but they managed to bounce back with a solid win over the Knicks on the road . The Knicks looked like the better team during the first half , but Detroit improved their play when it mattered the most . The Pistons ( 2 - 1 ) won the second half 60 - 43 , and that was enough to secure a harder - than - expected win on the road . Tobias Harris was one of the best players for Detroit once again . The small forward led the Pistons ' offense with 31 points on 13 - of - 24 shooting , and also added six rebounds to his account . Andre Drummond secured a double - double with 21 points and 12 rebounds , and Reggie Jackson contributed with 16 points , seven assists , and three rebounds . Ish Smith did a nice job coming off the bench as well , as the point guard added 10 points and three assists in 22 minutes of action . Kristaps Porzingis once again led the Knicks offensively , as the Latvian star finished with 33 points and five rebounds . Enes Kanter ( 17 points and 10 rebounds ) and Ramon Sessions ( 10 points , seven rebounds and five assists ) provided help on the starting lineup , but it was not enough . Kyle O'Quinn contributed off the bench with 15 points ( on 6 - of - 7 from field ) and seven rebounds .


The host New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 107 - 86 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . New York was looking for their first win of the season and a 21 - point victory is all fans could hope for . Separation was made in the second and third quarters , with New York outscoring Brooklyn , 60 - 38 , in that 24 - minute span . Defense was key for the Knicks , as they held the Nets to 41 percent shooting , while forcing 16 turnovers . Rebounding was also a huge factor , with New York winning the rebounding battle , 55 - 34 . The Knicks starters outscored the Nets starters , 74 - 40 . The Nets ( 3 - 3 ) only starter in double figures was D'Angelo Russell , who dropped 15 points in 17 minutes . Quincy Acy led the bench by providing 12 points and four rebounds . Spencer Dinwiddie scored just four points , but dished out 10 assists off the bench . The Knicks ( 1 - 3 ) were led by Kristaps Porzingis , who accrued 30 points , nine rebounds and three blocks . Enes Kanter totaled 12 points , six rebounds and two blocks in just 16 minutes of play . Jarrett Jack started and accumulated eight points , seven rebounds and five assists . On deck for New York is a road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday . As for Brooklyn , they 'll host the Denver Nuggets for their next game on Sunday as well .


The New York Knicks defeated the Denver Nuggets , 116 - 110 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . Despite the fact that there were only four ties and two lead changes in this game , it was close throughout the second half . In fact , it was a single - digit margin for the final 18 minutes . Denver actually overcame a 22 - point halftime deficit by going on a 27 - 2 run in the third quarter to take their one and only lead . Rebounding was decisive for the Knicks , as they outrebounded the Nuggets 49 - 36 . New York ended up shooting 50 percent from the field while holding Denver to just 41 percent shooting . The Nuggets ( 3 - 4 ) were led by Nikola Jokic , who accumulated 28 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Jamal Murray finished with 20 points , three rebounds and two assists . Gary Harris collected 18 points , three assists , three steals and two rebounds . The Knicks ( 3 - 3 ) got a career - high from Kristaps Porzingis , who led the team with 38 points , seven rebounds and three blocks . Tim Hardaway Jr. accrued 13 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Kyle O'Quinn came off the bench to provide 15 points , 12 rebounds and five blocks . Both teams play again on Wednesday , with Denver hosting the Toronto Raptors and New York hosting the Houston Rockets .


The New York Knicks lost to the visiting Houston Rockets , 119 - 97 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . The Knicks ( 3 - 4 ) were looking for their fourth straight win , but the Rockets ( 6 - 3 ) offense was just too much for them . New York ended the first quarter leading 27 - 24 , but Houston responded with a 76 - 47 lead over the next two quarters . Coach Jeff Hornacek 's men could not bounce back from that hole , as the Rockets were simply too good and ended up cruising their way to an easy win on the road . Unsurprisingly , James Harden led Houston 's offense with a strong performance of 31 points , nine assists , and five rebounds . Ryan Anderson contributed with 21 points , while sharpshooter Eric Gordon added 17 of his own . All five starters in Houston scored in double digits . They also got help from Luc Mbah a Moute , who chipped in with 10 points and nine rebounds off the bench . Tim Hardaway Jr. was the top scorer for the Knicks after finishing the game with 23 points , but he looked solid on both ends of the court since he also added seven rebounds , four assists , and two steals . Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points with five rebounds , while Enes Kanter provided some help with 12 points and six boards . Frank Ntilikina once again came off the bench , once again showing his incredible court vision after finishing with eight assists in 26 minutes .


The New York Knicks defeated the Phoenix Suns , 120 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday night . The Knicks ( 4 - 4 ) came into Friday 's contest with some wind in their sails , given that they 'd notched victories in three of their previous four games . Kristaps Porzingis ' play has often been elite in the early going as he takes the reins of the offense with Carmelo Anthony out of town , but the big man came into the night questionable to take the court due to an illness . He ultimately suited up and shook off the cobwebs to post a game - high 37 points , which he complemented with seven rebounds , three blocks and one steal . New York jumped on the Suns ( 4 - 5 ) early , building a 32 - 19 advantage after the first 12 minutes . They withstood some surges by the visitors throughout the remaining three quarters , but they played strong defense throughout . The Knicks limited their visitors to a 35 percent success rate from the field , including just 28 percent from three - point range . Meanwhile , several of their own players had the hot hand , as they drained 52 percent of their 87 shot attempts on the night and also posted an 88 percent success rate from the free - throw line . Devin Booker was the one Suns player who made his mark , managing 34 points , two rebounds , one assist and two steals . Tyson Chandler posted a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Josh Jackson followed with a bench - leading 13 points , which he complemented with two rebounds , one assist and one steal . T.J. Warren exited after only 10 minutes with a head injury and finished with just six points and three rebounds . Marquese Chriss mustered a modest five points but brought down nine rebounds . Troy Daniels and Alex Len provided matching nine - point tallies off the bench . Tim Hardaway Jr. totaled 21 points in support of Porzingis and added three rebounds , three assists and one steal . Enes Kanter supplied a 16 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one block . Doug McDermott led the bench with 12 points and added a rebound . Michael Beasley poured in 11 points off the second unit as well , while also bringing in four boards . Courtney Lee filled out the stat sheet with 10 points , five rebounds , three assists and two steals . The Suns next head to the Lone Star State to tangle with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night , while the Knicks are home against the Pacers on that same evening .


The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers , 108 - 101 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening . The Pacers ( 5 - 5 ) started strong , leading 33 - 25 after one quarter and building the lead to 62 - 49 by halftime . Still things got worse before they got better for the Knicks ( 5 - 4 ) , who trailed by as many as 19 and entered the final quarter down by 12 . However , Kristaps Porzingis put New York on his back , willing them to the win with a career - high 40 points and six devastating blocks . This marks the seventh time in his last nine games that Porzingis has topped 30 points . Enes Kanter was a big factor for the Knicks , with 18 rebounds , nine points and two assists , while Tim Hardaway Jr. tallied 16 points , four assists and two steals . Frank Ntilikina contributed in 10 points , seven assists , three steals and two rebounds , in 24 minutes off the bench , including a crucial three - pointer that brought the Knicks within three late in the game . Meanwhile , five players scored in double digits for the Pacers , including Thaddeus Young , who finished with 18 points , five rebounds and three assists , while shooting 4 - of - 4 from long range . Darren Collison added 15 points , 10 assists , five rebounds , and two steals , while Victor Oladipo finished with 17 points , five rebounds and three assists . The Pacers fell apart in the fourth quarter , where they were outscored 36 - 17 . The Pacers will look to bounce back when they play host to the Pelicans on Tuesday . The Knicks will be looking for their third straight win when they play host to the Hornets on Tuesday .


The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 118 - 113 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night . The Knicks ( 6 - 4 ) have made things exciting in the late stages of games on multiple occasions already this season , and they were at it again on Tuesday night . New York entered the fourth quarter facing a 94 - 83 deficit , but a 35 - point surge in the final 12 minutes ultimately sealed the comeback win . Kristaps Porzingis , who contributed a team - high 28 points , scored 13 of them in the fourth quarter . Perhaps no two were more crucial than his layup that put the Knicks up by three with 11 seconds remaining , giving them a lead they would n't relinquish . Lance Thomas also played a crucial role in the closing moments , forcing Kemba Walker into an errant pass that went out of bounds and gave the ball back to the Knicks with five seconds remaining . New York earned the win with some lights - out shooting , as they posted a blistering 60 percent success rate from the field , a number that dwarfed a solid 46 percent figure on the part of the Hornets ( 5 - 6 ) . Dwight Howard , Kemba Walker and Malik Monk led the way for Charlotte with a trio of 21 - point efforts . Howard added nine rebounds , one steal and one block , Walker provided seven assists , five rebounds and one steal , and Monk supplemented his bench - leading scoring total with three assists and two rebounds . Jeremy Lamb managed 15 points , five boards and four assists . Marvin Williams produced 12 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Porzingis added five boards , one assist and three blocks . Doug McDermott was next with 20 points , a total that led the second unit . Tim Hardaway , Jr. supplied 19 points , five rebounds and one steal . Enes Kanter turned in 14 points , six boards , one assist and three steals . Kyle O'Quinn had a productive night off the bench with 12 points , five rebounds , four assists , two blocks and one steal . Thomas registered 10 points and five boards . Courtney Lee mustered a modest six points , but he also dished out a season - high nine assists and brought down three rebounds . The Hornets head to Boston to do battle with the Celtics on Friday night , while the Knicks head down to Central Florida for a Wednesday night date with the Orlando Magic .


The New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings , 118 - 91 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night . The Knicks ( 7 - 5 ) have surprised many in the early going , and Kristaps Porzingis has been a big reason why . The 2015 fourth overall pick has stepped up to take the reins of the offense firmly in hand following the departure of Carmelo Anthony in the offseason , upping his scoring average from last season 's 18 to 30 . His dominance was on display again Saturday , as he led all scorers with 34 points , a total he supplemented with five rebounds , two assists and two blocks . He helped spearhead a momentous first half for the home squad , one that saw them build a 64 - 49 halftime edge over the Kings ( 3 - 9 ) . New York played swarming defense as well , limiting Sacramento to a 38 percent success rate from the field , including 32 percent from three - point range . The Kings saw only two players manage double - digit scoring , and both were on the second unit . Skal Labissiere paced them with 19 points , along with six rebounds , one assist and two steals . Buddy Hield was next with 17 points , to which he added seven rebounds and four assists . Bogan Bogdanovic led the first unit with nine points , two rebounds , one assist , two steals and one block . Rookie De'Andre Fox supplied eight points , two assists , one rebound and one steal in 25 minutes off the bench . Garrett Temple ( seven points , three rebounds , one assist ) , Zach Randolph ( six points , three rebounds , two assists ) and Willie Cauley-Stein ( five points , three rebounds , three assists ) all turned in lackluster efforts . Courtney Lee backed up Porzingis ' effort with 20 points , three assists and two rebounds . Enes Kanter turned in a 17 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one steal . Damyean Dotson led the second unit with 14 points , one rebound and one assist . Michael Beasley registered 10 points , four rebounds , one assist and three blocks off the bench . Tim Hardaway , Jr. had a rough 2 - for - 11 shooting night which included an 0 - for - 6 tally from three - point range and resulted in a modest four - point total . The Kings head to the Nation 's Capital to take on the Washington Wizards in their next contest on Monday night , while the Knicks remain home to tangle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday evening as well .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host New York Knicks , 104 - 101 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . The Knicks looked like they were going to run away with this one early on , but they were unable to hold a 23 - point lead . The fourth quarter is when Cleveland completed their comeback , as they outscored the Knicks , 43 - 25 . Despite the fact that there was a big comeback , there were eight ties and nine lead changes in this competitive matchup . Both teams struggled shooting , with New York shooting 43 percent and Cleveland hitting just 40 percent of their shots . The Cavaliers ( 7 - 7 ) were led by LeBron James , as he tallied 23 points , nine rebounds , 12 assists and three blocks . Jae Crowder was the only other starter in double figures , as he dropped 13 points . Kyle Korver was huge off the bench , as he accrued 21 points and five rebounds , with 19 of those coming in the fourth quarter . Dwyane Wade also played well off the bench , amassing 15 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two steals . The Knicks ( 7 - 6 ) had four players score at least 15 points , but the other six players combined for just 19 points . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with 28 points , 10 rebounds and five assists . Enes Kanter recorded a 20 - point , 16 - rebound double - double . Kristaps Porznigis collected 20 points and seven rebounds . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , as the Knicks host the Utah Jazz and the Cavaliers travel to face the Charlotte Hornets .


The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 106 - 101 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . These two teams came into this game with streaks on opposite directions , because while the Knicks ( 8 - 6 ) had won five of their last seven games , the Jazz ( 6 - 9 ) had dropped five of their past six . And even though at one point it seemed Utah were set to come away with a huge win on the road , the Knicks had other plans and used a big comeback in the fourth quarter to escape with the win . The Knicks entered the final 12 minutes of action down 82 - 77 , but New York responded with a 29 - 19 win in the final 12 minutes to put themselves on top after the buzzer . Tim Hardaway Jr. was the star of the game for the Knicks , as the former Atlanta Hawks guard finished with 26 points , six rebounds and six assists , while Kristaps Porzingis also contributed with 22 points and seven rebounds . Four of five New York 's members of the starting lineup finished with at least 10 points . On the other hand , Rodney Hood led the way for the Jazz since he contributed with an impressive tally of 30 points ( on 10 - of - 20 from the field ) coming from the bench . Rookie sensation Donovan Mitchell added 19 points , while Ricky Rubio and Joe Ingles each added 13 points of their own . Derrick Favors was quite a disappointment for Utah , however , as he only finshed with six points in 3 - of - 10 from the field .


The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 107 - 85 , on Monday at Madison Square Garden . After a tight first quarter , the Knicks ( 8 - 7 ) used a 140 run in the second quarter to build a 12 - point lead heading into the halftime break . From there , New York never looked back as it continued to poor it on the Clippers ( 5 - 10 ) in the final 24 minutes . All five Knicks starters managed to score in double figures , with Kristaps Porzingis leading the way yet again with a game - high 25 points to go along with seven rebounds , two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes . Enes Kanter was a force down low , posting a double - double of 12 points and 16 rebounds ( six offensive ) . As a team , New York earned its win Monday night at the free throw line , hitting 24 - of - 25 shots from the charity stripe . As for the Clippers , they 've now lost eight games in a row and 10 of their last 11 , as they 've fallen off a bit after a 40 start to the regular season . Blake Griffin led the way for Los Angeles with 21 points , four rebounds , fives assists and two steals in 33 minutes , while Wesley Johnson ended up being the next highest scorer for the team with just 13 points . As a team , the Clippers shot a miserable 38 percent from the field and failed to take care of the basketball , posting 21 turnovers to 20 assists . Up next , the Knicks will remain home Wednesday to take on the Raptors , while the Clippers will look to put an end to their losing streak Wednesday in Atlanta .


The New York Knicks defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors , 108 - 100 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . The Knicks ( 10 - 7 ) moved to three games over .500 with another strong display at home , as they controlled Toronto ( 11 - 6 ) thanks to a huge performance in the second half . Toronto actually built a 59 - 48 at half time , but the Knicks answered with a huge 41 - 10 win during the third quarter that put them on top for good . The Knicks never looked back , and survived the Raptors ' come back in the fourth to escape with a huge win against a potential playoff opponent in the East . New York now has won four of their last five home contests , and moved to a 9 - 3 mark at Madison Square Garden while the Raptors saw a four - game winning streak come to an end . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way for the Knicks in this one . The talented shooting guard finished with a career - high of 38 points in 13 - of - 26 from the field , but he also added six rebounds and six assists . Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points and 12 rebounds , while Courtney Lee contributed with 15 points and seven assists . Enes Kanter continued with his strong play of the past two weeks , as the big man finished with 11 points , four rebounds , and five assists . On the other hand , DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry led Toronto scoring - wise , but they lacked help from his teammates in this one . Lowry was Toronto 's highest scorer with 25 points and 10 rebounds , while DeRozan chipped in with 18 points . But they were the only two Toronto players who scored in double figures , and the rest of the starting lineup combined for 20 points . That kind of effort is not going to cut it on a nightly basis .


The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the host New York Knicks , 103 - 91 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . This was a dominating performance by Portland , as a big fourth quarter from New York was the only thing that made this scoreline respectable . In fact , the Trail Blazers led by 16 at the half and by 26 headed into the fourth quarter . Defense was key for Portland , as they held New York to 40 percent shooting , while recording 10 steals . The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well , with the Trail Blazers recording five more assists than the Knicks , while committing four fewer turnovers . The Trail Blazers ( 13 - 8 ) were led by Damian Lillard , as he tallied 32 points and five assists . Pat Connaughton totaled 17 points , two rebounds and two assists . C.J . McCollum amassed 12 points , seven rebounds and two assists . Jusuf Nurkic collected 12 points , nine rebounds and six assists . The Knicks ( 10 - 10 ) got Kristaps Porzingis back for this game , as he accrued 22 points and seven rebounds to lead the team . Tim Hardaway Jr. provided 16 points and four rebounds . Kyle O'Quinn started and totaled eight points , 11 rebounds and three assists . On deck for New York is a home matchup versus the Miami Heat on Wednesday , As for Portland , they 're off until Thursday , when they host the Milwaukee Bucks .


The New York Knicks handily defeated the Miami Heat , 115 - 86 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . Both teams received news about their key big men down earlier in the day , but the details were of a markedly different nature . While the Knicks ( 11 - 10 ) were buoyed by the fact that Enes Kanter ( back ) was ready to return from a back injury , the Heat ( 10 - 11 ) got word that Hassan Whiteside would miss the contest with left knee soreness . That pair of developments ultimately represented a major swing in New York 's favor , as Miami looked positively overmatched early and often . Unsurprisingly , their biggest disadvantage was reflected on the boards , as the Knicks outrebounded them by a 52 - 31 margin without star seven - footer Kristaps Porzingis , who played only three minutes before suffering an ankle injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the contest . The home squad complemented their excellent work down low with an elite effort from the field , as they shot a blistering 60 percent on 73 attempts . Kelly Olynyk unexpectedly led the Heat in scoring over 25 minutes off the bench , posting 18 points . He complimented the total with five rebounds , two assists and one block . Tyler Johnson and Josh Richardson provided matching 13 - point tallies off the second unit and starting five , respectively . The former added three assists , one rebound , two steals and one block , while the latter supplied three rebounds , one assist , three steals and one block . Bam Adebayo , a 2017 first - round pick , drew the start for Whiteside and totaled nine points , five rebounds and two steals . James Johnson matched Adebayo 's total in 19 minutes off the bench and also mustered four boards , one assist and one steal . Kanter 's 22 - point , 14 - rebound double - double led the Knicks . He also managed an assist and a steal . Courtney Lee registered 17 points , five rebounds , two assists , three steals and one block . Tim Hardaway , Jr. collected 12 points , two assists and one steal . Doug McDermott poured in 12 points of his own and also contributed two boards , one assist and one block . Kyle O'Quinn , who moved back to the bench with Kanter 's return , still pitched in a solid nine points , seven rebounds , one assist and one steal in just 14 minutes , while Ramon Sessions , Willy Hernangomez and Lance Thomas supplied a trio of eight - point efforts . The Heat return home to tangle with the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night , while the Knicks remain home and await the Orlando Magic on Sunday afternoon .


The Orlando Magic defeated the host New York Knicks , 105 - 100 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday evening . The Magic started out strong , taking the lead , 36 - 25 after one quarter . The Knicks , who were without Kristaps Porzingis ( ankle ) , bounced back in the second quarter , where they outscored the visitors , 26 - 18 , to trim the deficit to three by halftime . The Knicks once again outscored the Magic in the third quarter , but still Orlando held on to a two - point lead heading into the fourth quarter . Things got tight in the fourth , where the game was tied at 85 , with six minutes remaining . Nikola Vucevic scored eight straight points in the next minute to help the Magic pull ahead , and take a 93 - 85 lead with just under five minutes to play . They were able to maintain their lead en route to their second win in their last three games . Vucevic was the high - point man for Orlando , with 34 points on 13 - of - 19 shooting . Evan Fournier followed up with 20 points , while Jonathan Simmons chipped in 16 points . Elfrid Payton tallied 15 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 34 minutes . The Magic shot 45 percent from the field , including 6 - of - 28 from long range . Meanwhile , the Knicks shot 46 percent from the field , including 5 - of - 15 from distance . Enes Kanter had a big game , with 18 points and 16 rebounds , in 30 minutes , while Michael Beasley was the high - point man for the Knicks , with 21 points . Courtney Lee added 19 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Knicks will be right back in action on Monday as they take on the Pacers in Indiana . The Magic will also face the second night of a back - to - back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Monday .


The New York Knicks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 99 - 88 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday Despite the fact that Memphis led early on , New York were able to prevail in comeback fashion . In fact , the Grizzlies took a 32 - 23 lead after the first quarter , as New York outscored them by 20 over the final three quarters . Shooting was key , with New York hitting 52 percent of their shots , while holding Memphis to just 41 percent from the field . They also dominated the rebounding , winning the rebounding battle , 42 - 27 . The Knicks also recorded eight more assists than the Grizzlies , outassiting them , 22 - 14 . The Grizzlies ( 8 - 16 ) best player was Marc Gasol , as he tallied 17 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Tyreke Evans did score 15 points , but provided just one rebound and one assist . Mario Chalmers provided 14 points , two assists and two steals off the bench , while Chandler Parsons also dropped 13 points off the pine . The Knicks ( 12 - 12 ) were led by Courtney Lee , as he amassed 23 points and three assists . Kristaps Porzningis totaled 18 points and five rebounds . Enes Kanter accrued 12 points and 12 rebounds en route to a double - double . Jarrett Jack accumulated 10 points , six rebounds and 10 assists . On deck for Memphis is a home matchup versus the Toronto Raptors on Friday . As for New York , they travel to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday .


The New York Knicks defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 111 - 107 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday , The four - point final margin shows just how close this game was , as it was a single - digit margin for all but one minute . In fact , there were five ties and three lead changes in total , as neither team led by more than 11 points . The only big advantage for New York were turnovers , as they committed 12 of them while forcing 16 from Atlanta . The Knicks bench ws also huge , as they outscored the Hawks bench , 45 - 31 . The Hawks ( 6 - 20 ) best player was Dennis Schroder , as he tallied 21 points and three assists . Ersan Ilyasova amassed 20 points , four rebounds and two assists . Taurean Prince collected 17 points , eight rebounds and five assists . The Knicks ( 13 - 13 ) were led by Kristaps Porzingis , as he accrued 30 points , eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and two blocks . Jarrett Jack totaled 19 points , three rebounds and four assists . Doug McDermott was fantastic off the bench , as he provided 23 points and three rebounds . Both teams return to action on Tuesday , with New York hosting the Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta traveling to face the Cleveland Cavaliers .


The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 113 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday . This was one of the most competitive games of the season , as it took an overtime session to decide a winner . In fact , there were 17 ties and 20 lead changes in total , with neither team ever leading by more than 10 points . Defense was key for New York , as they held Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting . The Knicks ended up hitting 48 percent of their shots and 41 percent from three - point range . The Lakers ( 10 - 16 ) were led by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope , as he tallied 24 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Lonzo Ball finished with 17 points , eight points , six assists and two steals . Brook Lopez amassed 14 points , four rebounds and three assists . Kyle Kuzma led the bench with 19 points and six rebounds . The Knicks ( 14 - 13 ) got another gem out of Kristaps Porzingis , as he accrued 37 points , 11 rebounds and five blocks . Enes Kanter totaled 14 points and 11 rebounds . Jarrett Jack scored just three points , but still provided six rebounds and 10 assists . Michael Beasley , Frank Ntilinka and Doug McDermott all reached double figures in scoring off the bench .


The New York Knicks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder , 111 - 96 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . The final scoreline makes this game look like a blowout , as New York led for the entirety of the second half . They did their damage in the second and fourth quarters , outscoring the Thunder , 58 - 41 . New York 's offense was unstoppable , as they shot 56 percent from the field and 61 percent from three - point range . Oklahoma City shot just 42 percent from the field and 44 percent from long range . A 28 - 15 points off turnover differential was huge as well for the Knicks . The Thunder ( 14 - 15 ) were led by Russell Westbrook , as he accumulated 25 points , seven rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Paul George totaled 18 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . Carmelo Anthony really struggled in his return , as he scored 12 points on 5 - of - 18 shooting , The Knicks ( 16 - 13 ) had to play without Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. , but had six players score in double figures . Michael Beasley was the player of the game , as he collected 30 points , five rebounds , four assists and two blocks . Courtney Lee amassed 20 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Jarrett Jack finished with 12 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Oklahoma City hosting the Denver Nuggets and New York traveling to face the Charlotte Hornets .


The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics , 102 - 93 , at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening . The Knicks ( 17 - 14 ) had an impressive performance in this game and they delivered a strong effort on both ends of the court , limiting Boston to under 100 points and storming back to take the lead everytime the Celtics tried to turn things around . New York jumped on top in the first quarter and built a four - point lead at the break , but the Celtics ( 26 - 9 ) erased the deficit and both teams entered even at 68 heading into the final minutes . The Knicks ran away with the game in the fourth , however , and as a result , the Celtics dropped their second straight game and continue to struggle on both ends of the court . Kristaps Porzingis had a game to forget , as the Latvian star could n't have had a worst return from injury since he went 0 - for - 11 from the field and finshed the game with just one point and six rebounds . Fortunately for the Knicks , Michael Beasley came out of nowhere to score a season - high of 32 points with 12 rebounds in just 25 minutes of action . Enes Kanter chipped in with 14 points and 10 boards as well . Kyrie Irving had a good performance for the Celtics after finishing with 32 points and four assists . Jayson Tatum added 17 points , and both Al Horford and Marcus Smart chipped in with 10 points each . Boston 's bench struggled massively , however , as the second unit only shot 7 - of - 23 for 20 points .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks , 105 - 98 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday afternoon . The Sixers ( 15 - 18 ) received some good news prior to tip - off , as Joel Embiid determined his troublesome back was in good enough shape for him to suit up for the Christmas Day clash . His presence turned out to be pivotal to Philadelphia 's success , as he led the way with a 25 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and three blocks . However , as spectacular as the big man 's final line was , he was one - upped by Enes Kanter , who posted 31 points , 22 rebounds and one assist for the Knicks ( 17 - 16 ) . Kanter put up a game - high 21 shot attempts as well , but a fourth - quarter push by the visitors , which included a clutch Embiid three - pointer with 2:23 remaining , sealed the hard - fought win . J.J. Redick was right behind Embiid in his return from a hamstring injury , pouring in 24 points and adding six rebounds , two assists and two steals . T.J. McConnell followed with a bench - leading 15 points - - a total he supplemented with five rebounds , four assists and two steals . Dario Saric supplied 10 points , three rebounds and three assists . Robert Covington tallied eight points , three rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Ben Simmons matched his scoring total and added eight boards , three assists , one steal and one block . Kristaps Porzingis was second to Kanter on the Knicks with 22 points , seven rebounds and five blocks . Courtney Lee registered 20 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Michael Beasley led the bench with 10 points , five boards , one assist and one steal . Lance Thomas ( two points , one rebound ) and Jarrett Jack ( zero points , seven assists , two rebounds and two steals ) underwhelmed on the first unit . The Sixers remain on the road and head across the country to tangle with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday evening , while the Knicks visit the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday evening .


The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks , 100 - 91 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening . The Spurs ( 26 - 12 ) had to come from behind after losing the first quarter to the Knicks ( 18 - 19 ) by a 29 - 25 score , but eventually settled and delivered another strong performance in what was a record - setting night for Gregg Popovich . The long - time head coach registered his 1,176 career win , passing George Karl for fifth most in the history of the NBA . Despite the fact the Spurs had to rally for this win , they looked absolutely in control as soon as the second quarter started . The biggest difference here was the third quarter , since the 29 - 18 lead from the Spurs over that period was a differential the Knicks could mount back . LaMarcus Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard carried with the Spurs ' offense in this game . Aldridge finished with 29 points and five rebounds , while Leonard filled the stat sheet and proved to be quite a weapon on both ends of the court after contributing with 25 points , eight boards , four assists , and four steals . Pau Gasol chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds , while Manu Ginobili added 12 points off the bench . Michael Beasley led the way for the Knicks after registering 18 points and nine rebounds coming off the bench . Kristaps Porzingis contributed with 13 points , the same amount as Courtney Lee and Lance Thomas , although the Latvian star also added nine boards . Enes Kanter had 12 points and Jarrett Jack added 10 , meaning all five starters for New York scored in double digits .


The Chicago Bulls defeated the host New York Knicks , 122 - 119 , in double overtime , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . It was a tight game the whole way with the Bulls holding the slight edge through the first . The tide turned in favor of New York in the second , as they Knicks took a four - point lead into the half . The two teams poured in 30 points each in the third , with the Knicks carrying their four - point lead into the fourth . The Bulls picked it up in the fourth and pulled ahead by four point with 1:47 to go , however the Knicks tied it up on the next two possessions , leading to a tie game at 105 . Neither team scored for the final 1:21 leading to overtime . It looked like the Bulls would finish it , with a two - point lead with four second left in OT , but the Knicks executed a great side - inbounds play to pull off a game - tying dunk . The Bulls set the tone in the second overtime period , taking the first lead and staying one step ahead , to earn the much - deserved win in New York . Lauri Markkanen led the way for the Bulls with 33 points and 10 rebounds , in 46 minutes of action . Denzel Valentine and Robin Lopez followed up with 20 points each , while Justin Holiday tallied 16 points , nine rebounds and two assists . The Bulls shot 46 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 32 from long range . Meanwhile , Jarrett Jack tallied a triple double for the Knicks , with 16 points , 10 rebounds and 10 assists , in 40 minutes . Kristaps Porzingis followed up with 24 points , six rebounds , four blocks and one assist , while Courtney Lee added 16 points , three rebounds , three assists , two steals and one block . The Knicks ( 19 - 22 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota on Friday . The Bulls ( 15 - 27 ) play host to the Pistons on Saturday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the New York Knicks in overtime , 123 - 118 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon . The epic battle fittingly featured a bit of everything , including the Pelicans ( 22 - 20 ) overcoming a 14 - point deficit that they opened the fourth quarter with . Anthony Davis , who led all scorers with 48 points , ultimately capped the rally by netting a layup with under three seconds remaining in regulation . In the extra period , a Jrue Holiday jumper with 1:52 left gave New Orleans a 118 - 117 lead over the Knicks ( 19 - 24 ) , and both he and Davis would go on to add another five points to seal the hard - fought victory . The fourth - quarter surge was n't the only one of the game for the visitors , which also had to chip away from an early 29 - 13 first - quarter deficit . Both teams finished with identical 47 percent success rates from the field , but the Knicks were guilty of committing 22 of the game 's 41 turnovers . Davis added 17 rebounds , four steals and three blocks to his aforementioned scoring haul . Holiday followed with 31 points , five rebounds , four assists , four steals and one block . E'Twaun Moore poured in 16 points and added two assists , one rebound and one steal . DeMarcus Cousins provided a 15 - point , 16 - rebound double - double that also included five assists , seven steals and three blocks . Rajon Rondo mustered a modest four points , five assists and one steal . Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the Knicks with 25 points apiece off the first unit and bench , respectively . Porzingis added six boards , three assists , five steals and two blocks , while Hardaway supplied five boards , three assists and three steals . Enes Kanter posted an 18 - point , 10 - rebound double - double and added one assist and two blocks . Lance Thomas and Courtney Lee rounded out the starting five with matching seven - point tallies , with the former registering six rebounds , one assist and one block and the latter contributing four assists , two rebounds and one block . The Pelicans remain on the road and pay a visit to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night , while the Knicks make a short trip to tangle with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday afternoon .


The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 111 - 95 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening . The Knicks ( 23 - 28 ) likely came into Tuesday 's contest with an extra air of confidence , given that they 'd already prevailed over the Nets ( 18 - 33 ) in their first three meetings this season . That self - assurance was validated from the opening tip , as New York raced out to a 30 - 22 first - quarter advantage that had morphed into a dominating 61 - 41 lead by halftime . The 20 - point cushion was more than enough for the hosts to essentially tread water in the second half and still emerge with a relatively easy win . The Knicks did n't score under 25 points in any period on their way to 44 percent shooting night , which included an impressive 50 percent tally from long distance . They were effective on the other end of the floor as well , eliciting 17 turnovers from the Nets while limiting them to 42 percent shooting , a figure partly comprised of an unsightly 25 percent success rate from three - point range . DeMarre Carroll led the way for the Nets with a modest 13 points , which he supplemented with seven boards , two assists and two steals . Jarrett Allen drew his first career start at center and parlayed it into 12 points and four rebounds across 20 minutes . Allen Crabbe matched his scoring total and added four rebounds and two assists . Nik Stauskas poured in 12 points of his own to lead the bench while also supplying a pair of rebounds , a steal and a block . Spencer Dinwiddie totaled 11 points , seven assists and three rebounds . Quincy Acy accounted for eight points , six boards and one assist while starting at power forward for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson ( groin ) . Kristaps Porzingis paced the Knicks with 28 points , a total he complemented with five rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Enes Kanter generated a 20 - point , 20 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and two blocks . Tim Hardaway , Jr. turned in 15 points , one rebound and three steals . Courtney Lee registered 12 points , two assists and one rebound . Michael Beasley matched Lee 's scoring total and hauled in 13 rebounds , leading the second unit in both categories . Jarrett Jack only tallied two points , four assists and one rebound while starting at point guard against his old squad . The Nets make the short trip back home and tangle with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night , while the Knicks hit the road and pay a visit to the Boston Celtics for a Wednesday evening showdown as well .


The Atlanta Hawks defeated the host New York Knicks , 99 - 96 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . The fact that this game stayed within a single - digit margin for the full 48 minutes shows just how close this matchup was . In fact , there were 14 ties and nine lead changes in total , as the game was within a five - point margin for all but five minutes . A late run for Atlanta decided the game , as they finished the game on a 12 - 3 run over the final three minutes to cap off their comeback . Three-point shooting was the difference , with the Hawks hitting 15 - of - 33 and New York going just 5 - of - 23 from long range . Ball movement was also critical , with Atlanta outassisting New York , 25 - 16 . The Hawks ( 16 - 37 ) were led by Kent Bazemore , as he tallied 19 points , three rebounds and two assists . Taurean Prince totaled 13 points , three rebounds and two assists . Dewayne Dedmon amassed 12 points and 14 rebounds while Dennis Schroder finished with 10 points , five rebounds , six assists and two steals . Marco Belinelli was a nice spark off the bench , providing 15 points and six rebounds . The Knicks ( 23 - 31 ) got an all - around gem out of Kristaps Porzingis , as he collected 22 points , eight rebounds , four steals and five blocks . Enes Kanter recorded his fifth - straight double - double , amassing 10 points , 12 rebounds and three assists . Trey Burke led the bench with 14 points , two rebounds and two assists . Both teams play home games on Tuesday for their next fixture , with Atlanta hosting the Memphis Grizzlies and New York welcoming the Milwaukee Bucks .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host New York Knicks , 103 - 89 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday . While there were seven ties and 13 lead changes in the first half , Milwaukee really dominated from there . In fact , the Bucks held the lead for the entirety of the second half . as a 26 - 17 third quarter really put separation between the two teams . The Knicks never got the game within 10 points in the fourth quarter . Defense was key for Milwaukee , as they forced New York to shoot 42 percent from the field while recording 11 steals and six blocks . The Knicks could n't shoot from long range either , hitting just 5 - of - 23 from three - point range . The Knicks ( 23 - 32 ) really fell apart after Kristaps Porzingis got carried off in the second quarter , as he finished with 10 points , two rebounds and three blocks in 11 minutes of action . Enes Kanter led the team with 19 points and 16 rebounds . Courtney Lee amassed 14 points , four rebounds and two assists . Tim Hardaway Jr. accrued eight points , five rebounds and four assists . The Bucks ( 30 - 23 ) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he tallied 23 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Eric Bledsoe matched those 23 points , adding five rebounds and eight assists to his tally . Khris Middleton totaled 20 points , four rebounds and two assists . Sean Kilpatrick led the bench with 16 points . New York will travel to play the Toronto Raptors on Thursday for their next fixture . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup versus the Miami Heat on Friday .


The Washington Wizards defeated the host New York Knicks , 118 - 113 , at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday evening . The Knicks took control to start , as they led for almost the entire first quarter and built an impressive , 39 - 26 , lead heading into the second . They kept up the hard work through the second , where they maintained their lead and even expanded it to a 21 - point lead , up 72 - 51 heading into halftime . The third quarter was a totally different story , as the Wizards came roaring back by outscoring the Knicks 39 - 15 in the quarter to erase the deficit and take a 90 - 87 lead into the final frame . The Wizards did a great job in the fourth , as they did not let New York regain the lead . The Wizards managed to stay one step ahead and eventually create some separation in the final few minutes , to earn their second straight win . Bradley Beal led Washington with 36 points on 14 - of - 22 shooting , seven assists , five rebounds , three steals and two blocks , in 42 minutes . Otto Porter Jr. followed up with 22 points , six rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block , while Tomas Satoransky finished with nine points , 11 assists , four rebounds and three blocks . Ian Mahinmi came up big off the bench with 17 points , eight rebounds , three blocks and one steal , in 25 minutes . The Wizards shot 54 percent from the field , including 7 - of - 22 from long range . Meanwhile , Tim Hardaway Jr. was the high - point man for the Knicks with 37 points on 14 - of - 24 shooting , in 39 minutes of action . Enes Kanter followed up with 24 points , 14 rebounds , five assists and one block , while Michael Beasley tallied 16 points , 11 rebounds and three assists . The Knicks shot 46 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 19 from long range . The Knicks ( 23 - 36 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Magic in Orlando on Thursday . The Wizards ( 33 - 24 ) will be in Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers on Thursday .


The Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks , 121 - 112 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening . The Celtics ( 42 - 19 ) have been more renowned for their defense than their work on the other end of the floor , although the team 's stellar record is naturally the product of a strong all - around effort . However , the script was somewhat flipped Saturday , as Boston 's offense turned out to be the linchpin of what was a third consecutive road triumph . After a tight first quarter that saw the Knicks ( 24 - 37 ) emerge with a slim 24 - 23 advantage , the visitors exploded for 36 points in the second to take a 59 - 56 halftime lead . They kept their foot on the gas in the second half as well , outscoring their hosts by a 62 - 56 margin to secure the victory . Kyrie Irving led the Celtics with a near triple - double with 31 points , nine rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Jaylen Brown followed with 24 points , three rebounds and one assist . Terry Rozier provided a bench - leading 14 points and supplemented them with three rebounds and one assist . Al Horford posted a 13 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three blocks . Jayson Tatum delivered a full line of 11 points , five boards , four assists , four steals and one block . Marcus Smart matched Tatum 's point total off the bench and added five assists , two rebounds and three steals across 28 minutes . Daniel Theis drew the start for Aron Baynes ( elbow ) and generated six points , seven rebounds , one assist and one block . Trey Burke continued his stellar play while pacing the Knicks with 26 points in 26 minutes off the bench . He added eight assists and one steal . Tim Hardaway Jr. poured in 17 points and added two rebounds , two assists and one steal . Michael Beasley contributed 15 points , eight boards and one steal . Troy Williams accounted for 14 points , four rebounds and one steal . Emmanuel Mudiay supplied 13 points , six assists , four rebounds and one steal . Enes Kanter registered nine points , 12 boards , one steal and one block . Frank Ntilikina totaled eight points , five boards , one assist and one steal . The Celtics head back home to tangle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening , while the Knicks remain in the Big Apple and await a visit from the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Monday night as well .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the New York Knicks 125 - 111 on Monday at Madison Square Garden . The Knicks ( 24 - 38 ) managed to stay competitive through the first half of the game , and they even went into halftime with a one - point lead over the defending champions . But then , the Warriors ( 47 - 14 ) , as they have done all season , kicked it up a notch in the third quarter . They went on to win the third period 39 - 18 , and there was no looking back from there . Every Golden State started scored in double figures , with Klay Thompson 's 26 points leading the way . Kevin Durant and Steph Curry were n't too far behind , scoring 22 and 21 points respectively . In the end , it was a just another terrific shooting performance from the Warriors , who shot a scorching 48 percent from three and 52 percent from the field overall . For New York , it was their newest member , Emmanuel Mudiay , who led the way scoring with 20 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting to go along with seven assists . His backups , rookie Frank Ntilikina and Trey Burke were also impressive off the bench , with Burke posting 18 points and five assists , while Ntilikina dropped 13 points of own . It was actually the Knicks ' bench that carried a majority of the offensive load Monday , with the reserves accounting for 65 of the team 's points . In the end , it was a pretty strong effort offensively for New York , as they shot 40 percent from behind the arc and 49 percent from the field overall , but the Knicks just were n't able to keep pace with the NBA 's top team Monday night .


The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks , 132 - 106 , at Madison Square Garden on Sunday . The Raptors ( 49 - 17 ) entered as massive favorites ahead of this game against the Knicks ( 24 - 43 ) and they did n't have problems to respond to that favoritism in a game where they dominated from start to finish . The Canadian franchise jumped to a 32 - 27 lead in the first quarter , and later made it a 65 - 57 game at half time . They would also win the subsequent two quarters ( 37 - 29 and 30 - 20 , respectively ) and ended winning by an expressive 26 - point margin that made justice to what happened out there . Toronto was far better , and they showed it from the tip - off until the final buzzer . DeMar DeRozan did n't have a good game for the Raptors ( nine points , 4 - 16 from the field ) but the rest of the offense picked up the slack since seven different players scored at least 10 points for Toronto . Jonas Valanciunas led the way with 17 points and nine rebounds , while Kyle Lowry added 16 points and seven assists . Serge ibaka had 14 points , and C.J . Miles paced the second unit with 13 points and four boards . Tim Hardaway Jr. was the best player for the Knicks , as he finished with a game - high 25 points . In fact , the entire New York starting lineup scored in double digits : Luke Kornet had 18 points , Emmanuel Mudiay added 13 points , Frank Nkitilina chipped in with 11 points , and Michael Beasley finished with 10 points and 11 rebounds . The bench could n't do their part , however , and only registered 29 points as a whole .


The Dallas Mavericks defeated the host New York Knicks , 110 - 97 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday . Five ties and 10 lead changes in the first half shows how competitive this game was , as a big third quarter really decided things for the Mavericks . In fact , Dallas outscored New York , 26 - 12 , in the third quarter , as Dallas held a double - digit lead for much of the final quarter . The turnover differential really buoyed the Mavericks to victory , as they forced 19 turnovers from the Knicks while committing just 12 on their end . Dallas ended up shooting 40 percent from the field and 89 percent from long range while New York hit 32 percent from three - point range and 75 percent from the free - throw line . The Mavericks ( 22 - 46 ) were led by Harrison Barnes , as he tallied 30 points , four rebounds and four assists . Dennis Smith Jr. accrued 17 points , three rebounds , two assists and two steals . Dirk Nowitzki amassed 13 points and six rebounds while J.J. Barea led the bench with 12 points , two rebounds and seven assists . The Knicks ( 24 - 44 ) highest scorer came off the bench , as Michael Beasley provided 21 points and four rebounds on 10 - of - 13 from the field . Tim Hardaway Jr. led the starters with 19 points and three rebounds . Enes Kanter scored just three points but led the team with 15 rebounds . On deck for New York is a home matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday . As for Dallas , they travel to face the Toronto Raptors on Friday for their next fixture .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks , 118 - 110 , at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening . The absence of postseason aspirations can sometimes lead to some surprise performances , as teams without a concern for playoff positioning can at times play a lot looser than they would otherwise . Moreover , the motivation of the spoiler role can also coax some unexpectedly strong efforts out of teams with unsightly records , and such was the dynamic that appeared to be at play in the first half Thursday . The Knicks ( 24 - 45 ) matched the postseason - hopeful 76ers ( 37 - 30 ) bucket for bucket in the first quarter before putting 36 more on the board in the second , resulting in a surprising 68 - 60 halftime lead . After New York held serve in the third , Philadelphia had 12 minutes left to try and avoid the upset defeat . The light seemed to finally come on for the visitors after finding themselves down by six with 5:30 remaining following an Emmanuel Mudiay jumper . A 15 - 2 Sixers run over the ensuing 3:32 flipped the entire game script at a critical juncture and provided them with sufficient cushion to secure the critical win . Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with a 29 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and two blocks . Dario Saric followed with a 21 - point , 12 - rebound double - double of his own that also included one assist and one steal . J.J. Redick poured in 18 points and also supplied three rebounds , one assist and one steal . Robert Covington finished with 15 points , five rebounds , three assists , one steal and one block . Ben Simmons contributed a 13 - point , 12 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double that also included one steal . Marco Belinelli tallied a bench - leading 10 points and added one rebound , one assist and two steals . Michael Beasley drew the start at power forward and paced the Knicks with 24 points , a total he supplemented with 13 rebounds , seven assists , one steal and one block . Courtney Lee supplied 16 points , one rebound , one steal and one block . Trey Burke matched Lee 's scoring total while leading the bench and also registered three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Kyle O'Quinn chipped in a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double and also pitched in one assist , three steals and one block . Enes Kanter delivered a 15 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included one assist . Mudiay accounted for 12 points , four assists and two steals . The Sixers head back home to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Friday evening , while the Knicks remain home and await a Saturday night visit from the Charlotte Hornets .


The New York Knicks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 124 - 101 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday . Despite the fact that Charlotte either led or tied for the entirety of the first quarter , that 's the only time this game was competitive . In fact , a 35 - 26 second quarter set the tone for the Knicks , as a 42 - 17 third quarter was the dagger . Charlotte actually never got the game within 20 points in the fourth after that devastating third quarter . The shooting differential was key , with New York hitting 49 percent from the field and 46 percent from three - point range while holding Charlotte to 37 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range . Much of that can be attributed to ball movement , with the Knicks recording 24 assists and the Hornets handing out only 11 assists . The Hornets ( 30 - 40 ) had no player surpass 15 points scored , as Dwayne Bacon led the team with 15 points and three assists off the bench . Frank Kaminsky and Malik Monk both provided 12 points apiece off the bench as well . Dwight Howard led the starters with 14 points and 13 rebounds . Kemba Walker and Nicolas Batum combined for 12 points , four assists and no steals . The Knicks ( 25 - 45 ) had just one starter in double figures , as Tim Hardaway Jr. tallied 25 points , three rebounds and three assists . Enes Kanter amassed nine points and nine rebounds . Four bench players reached double figures , as Frank Ntilinka , Trey Burke , Troy Williams and Isaiah Hicks combined for 54 points . Both teams return to action on Monday , with New York playing host to the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte traveling to face the Philadelphia 76ers .


The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls , 110 - 92 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . While there were seven ties and 14 lead changes in the first half , New York really dominated in the second half . The middle quarters were the difference , with the Knicks outscoring the Bulls , 64 - 49 . Defense was key for New York , as they held Chicago to 33 - of - 92 from the field and 3 - of - 30 from three - point range . Rebounding was also a huge factor , with the Knicks outrebounding the Bulls , 61 - 48 . The Bulls ( 24 - 46 ) were led by Cristiano Felicio , as he tallied 17 points and six rebounds . No other starter had more than eight points , as Cameron Payne tallied four points , six rebounds and six assists starting for Kris Dunn . Bobby Portis led the bench with 16 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Noah Vonleh also played well off the bench , providing nine points and 12 boards . The Knicks ( 26 - 45 ) were led by Tim Hardaway Jr. , as he amassed 22 points , two rebounds and two steals . Michael Beasley finished with 17 points , six rebounds and two assists . Enes Kanter accrued 10 points and 13 rebounds in 17 minutes of action . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with New York traveling to face the Miami Heat and Chicago playing host to the Denver Nuggets .


The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks , 108 - 104 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday evening . The Timberwolves ( 42 - 31 ) likely were n't taking anything for granted coming into the matchup , but the Knicks ( 26 - 47 ) probably turned out to be a more formidable opponent than they expected . New York appeared to be in a spoiler mindset , and remained as close as 105 - 101 with 1:39 remaining . A trio of free throws from Karl-Anthony Towns ( one ) and Jeff Teague ( two ) then extended the lead to seven with 11 seconds remaining , giving Minnesota the needed cushion to escape the Big Apple with a win and clinch their first winning record since the 2005 - 6 season . Towns paced the Timberwolves with 24 points , 13 rebounds , three assists , three blocks and one steal . Taj Gibson posted 18 points , seven rebounds , one assist and one steal . Andrew Wiggins generated a 17 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and two steals . Nemanja Bjelica matched Wiggins ' scoring total and added six rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . Jamal Crawford tallied a bench - leading 13 points and also supplied three assists and one rebound . Teague pitched in 10 points and eight assists . Tim Hardaway was brilliant while leading the Knicks , accounting for 39 points , three assists , two rebounds and three steals . Trey Burke contributed a bench - leading 15 points , which he complemented with nine assists , two rebounds and two steals . Frank Ntilikina pitched in 13 points , five boards , three assists and one steal . Enes Kanter delivered an 11 - point , 15 - rebound double - double that also included one assist . Michael Beasley mustered eight points , eight rebounds and two assists . The Timberwolves continue their trek through the Northeast and visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night , while the Knicks head to the Nation 's Capital to do battle with the Washington Wizards on Sunday evening .


The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks , 115 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday afternoon . The Pistons ( 36 - 40 ) knew Saturday was yet another must - win situation for them , as they found themselves five games out of the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference with just seven games remaining . Standing in their way were the Knicks ( 27 - 50 ) , who 'd been effective as spoilers at times during the home stretch but were also faced with a key absence in starting center Enes Kanter ( back ) . To their credit , New York played hard in front of the home crowd , and they trailed by just one point going into the final period . However , Detroit would never let the visitors catch them , and they sealed the victory with a pair of Luke Kennard free throws with just 9 seconds remaining . Andre Drummond led the way with a 22 - point , 17 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and three blocks . Reggie Jackson mustered 17 points , five assists , two rebounds and one steal . Anthony Tolliver matched Jackson 's scoring total and added two rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . Reggie Bullock supplied 16 points , four boards , three assists and two steals . Stanley Johnson mustered 10 points , one rebound and three steals . James Ennis III and Henry Ellenson co - led the bench with matching nine - point tallies . Ennis added one rebound and one assist , while Ellenson supplied four boards and three dimes . Michael Beasley stepped up in Kanter 's absence to muster 32 points , four rebounds , three assists and one steal . Tim Hardaway , Jr. and Trey Burke contributed 18 points apiece , with the former also supplying three assists , two rebounds and one steal and the latter dishing out 15 dimes , hauling in five rebounds and recording one steal . Troy Williams stepped into the starting five and finished with 11 points , four rebounds , two assists and one steal . Kyle O'Quinn drew the start for Kanter and went for eight points , 15 rebounds , three assists and one block . The Pistons remain in New York and take on the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening , while the Knicks remain home and await a Tuesday night visit from the Orlando Magic .


The Orlando Magic defeated the New York Knicks , 97 - 73 , at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday evening . Both clubs presumably came into the contest looking to get another game in the home stretch of a miserable season over with , but ultimately , the Magic ( 23 - 54 ) proved to be the much more motivated squad . That was n't the case in the first half , however , as the Knicks ( 27 - 51 ) virtually matched them bucket for bucket and only trailed by one at intermission . The visitors pulled away after halftime , though , as they outscored New York by a 51 - 28 margin over the third and fourth periods . As the final score implies , Orlando played some stifling defense , limiting their hosts to a 35 percent success rate from the floor , including an appalling 15 percent from distance . Mario Hezonja led the way for the Magic with 19 points , a total he supplemented with six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Jamel Artis followed with 16 points and complemented it with six boards , two assists and one steal . Shelvin Mack provided a full stat line of 12 points , eight rebounds , eight assists and one steal . Nikola Vucevic generated an 11 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and one block . Khem Birch matched Vucevic 's scoring and rebounding totals while also dishing out two assists and recording three blocks . D.J . Augustin accounted for nine points , five assists , one rebound and one steal . Aaron Gordon endured a nightmarish shooting night , going 3 - for - 15 from the field , including 0 - for - 8 from behind the arc . That led to a modest line of seven points , four boards , three assists and two steals . Tim Hardaway , Jr. paced the Knicks with 16 points and added eight rebounds , two assists and one steal . Trey Burke poured in 15 points and also dished out four assists , ripped down one rebound and recorded one steal . Kyle O'Quinn drew another start for Enes Kanter ( back ) generated a 13 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and posted five blocks . Courtney Lee matched O'Quinn 's scoring total and also threw in a steal and a block . Lance Thomas produced six points , six rebounds , one assist and two steals . The Magic head back home and await a Wednesday night visit from the Dallas Mavericks , while the Knicks remain home and take on the Miami Heat in a Friday night battle .


The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat , 122 - 98 , at Madison Square Garden on Friday . The Knicks ( 28 - 51 ) delivered an impressive performance in this game , dominating a playoff - bound team like the Heat ( 43 - 36 ) from start to finish on route to a huge win . New York jumped ahead 34 - 23 in the first quarter and they never looked back , to the point that they ended winning all four quarters , 34 - 23 , 29 - 27 , 33 - 28 and 26 - 20 , respectively . The Knicks looked sharp on both ends of the court since they shot for 51 percent from the field and 47 percent from three - point range , while limiting Miami to 40 and 26 percent , respectively . Who would have thought that Damyean Dotson would be the Knicks ' top scorer ? He came off the bench and paced the Knicks ' offense with 30 points and 11 rebounds . Trey Burke had 17 points and four assists , while Tim Hardaway Jr. filled the stat sheet thanks to 15 points , five assists , four rebounds and two steals . Kyle O'Quinn added 14 points , 14 rebounds , and three blocks . The Heat could n't muster a lot of offense , but Goran Dragic had a solid performance since he finished with 15 points on 6 - 10 from the field . Hassan Whiteside had 14 points and six rebounds , while James Johnson had 12 points and four assists . Wayne Ellington came off the bench and chipped in with 10 points . No other Miami player scored in double digits .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks , 115 - 102 , at Madison Square Garden on Saturday evening . The Bucks ( 43 - 37 ) found out earlier in the day that team MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo would miss the contest due to an ankle sprain , which automatically equated to a healthy heaping of extra offensive responsibility on the shoulders of the likes of fellow Big Three members Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe . Ultimately , all five members of the Milwaukee starting five enjoyed productive nights , and the second unit delivered a solid complementary total of 30 points . The visitors shot an impressive 48 percent overall and saved their best for last , compiling a game - high 35 points in the final period to seal the win over a competitive Knicks ( 28 - 52 ) squad . Middleton and Bledsoe did in fact lead the way with a pair of 22 - point tallies . The former added six rebounds , four assists and one block , while the latter chipped in 10 assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block . Jabari Parker drew the spot start in Antetokounmpo 's absence and delivered a 16 - point , 12 - rebound double - double that also included five assists and one steal . John Henson posted a 15 - point , 12 - rebound double - double and added one assist and three blocks . Even Tony Snell got in on the act , pouring in 10 points and supplementing them with four rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Jason Terry paced the second unit with nine points . Jarrett Jack was the surprise scoring leader for the Knicks , churning out 18 points , seven assists and five rebounds . Kyle O'Quinn turned in a 15 - point , 16 - rebound double - double while also dishing out five assists and recording four blocks . Courtney Lee accounted for 14 points and four rebounds . Michael Beasley supplied 13 points , six boards , two assists and one block . Damyean Dotson registered 11 points , three rebounds , two assists and three steals . Trey Burke mustered eight points , eight assists and four rebounds . Frank Ntilikina generated seven points , four assists and two rebounds . The Bucks return home and face off with the Orlando Magic on Monday night , while the Knicks remain home and await a Monday evening visit from the Cleveland Cavaliers .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host New York Knicks , 123 - 109 , at Madison Square Garden on Monday . Cleveland came into this game as a monster favorite and a 14 - point win shows just why . The second quarter really made the difference , as Cleveland rode a 35 - 24 second quarter to victory , leading by at least five points for the entirety of the second half . Free-throw shooting was huge , with Cleveland connecting on 24 - of - 28 and New York hitting just 6 - of - 12 . Three-point shooting was also big , with the Cavaliers hitting 19 - of - 45 and New York connecting on just 11 - of - 30 . The Cavaliers ( 50 - 31 ) were led by Kevin Love , as he tallied 28 points , five rebounds and two steals . LeBron James collected 26 points , six rebounds and 11 assists . J.R. Smith led the bench with 16 points , seven rebounds , four assists and two steals . Jordan Clarkson provided 16 points and three assists off the bench as well . The Knicks ( 28 - 53 ) were led by Michael Beasley , as he accrued 20 points , four rebounds , three assists and three steals . Frank Ntilinka totaled 17 points , six rebounds and five assists . Trey Burke accumulated 12 points and eight assists . Courtney Lee led the bench with 17 points and six rebounds . These teams will both play their season finale on Wednesday , as they have a rematch in Cleveland for their final outings of the year .


The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 108 - 92 , in Thursday 's season opener at Staples Center . Strong frontcourt play helped push the Clippers to an easy win from the game 's early minutes , as Blake Griffin helped the team to a 70 run within the first six minutes . Griffin was able to dominate from all over the floor , scoring a game - high 29 points including three three - pointers . The Clippers ended up delivering punishing big man play throughout the game , as All-NBA center DeAndre Jordan tallied a whopping 24 rebounds in only 31 minutes of play . The new - look Clippers ( 10 ) enjoyed an ideal start to their season , as the team appeared to fire on all cylinders on both sides of the ball . Though the team lost superstar point guard Chris Paul to Houston over the offseason , LA still relied heavily on star power in Thursday 's win . Griffin not only scored a game - high 29 points , but delivered a double - double with 12 rebounds . Jordan , meanwhile , knocked down all four of his free - throw attempts , not allowing his weakness to be exploited as he dominated the boards . The game also saw the debut of a number of new faces for the Clippers . European rookie point guard Milos Teodosic got the start , logging 21 minutes of play and dishing out six assists . Teodosic looked more aggressive as the game progressed , attacking the lane and relying on kick - out passes more heavily in the second half . Newly acquired sixth man Lou Williams , meanwhile , enjoyed a 12 - point outing as he found a groove with the retooled Clippers second unit . For the Lakers ( 0 - 1 ) , Thursday 's season debut marked the first appearance by highly - touted rookie point guard Lonzo Ball . The debut did not go as planned , with Ball scoring only three points and shooting just 1 - of - 6 . Ball struggled with a tough matchup against First Team All-Defense point guard Patrick Beverly , who played aggressive and physical defense on the rookie all night . Still , Ball was able to contribute , as he pulled down nine rebounds and made a number of sharp outlet passes . The more impressive Lakers debut came from veteran center Brook Lopez , who led the team with 20 points . Lopez found a scoring groove in the second half and played effectively alongside ultra - athletic power forward Larry Nance Jr. , who had a 14 - point , 12 - rebound double - double . The Lakers will host the Suns on Friday , while the Clippers will see them on Saturday .


The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers , 119 - 112 , at Staples Center on Sunday evening . The Pelicans ( 1 - 2 ) got out to a great start , scoring 68 points by halftime and accumulating a 21 - point lead late in the third quarter . The Lakers ( 1 - 2 ) , however , managed to bounce back with an incredible 34 - 8 run that took them to a 106 - 101 lead with 5:48 left in the game . Still there was time for one more swing , as the Pelicans rallied back with the help of some huge buckets down the stretch by E'Twaun Moore , to take back the win . Anthony Davis led the way for the Pelicans with 27 points , 17 rebounds , four steals , three blocks and three assists , in 39 minutes . DeMarcus Cousins offered a solid complement with 22 points , 11 rebounds , eight assists and two blocks , in 35 minutes . Moore finished the night with 19 points on 8 - of - 9 shooting . Jrue Holiday also put on a good show , with 14 points , six assists , five rebounds and four steals . The Pelicans hit 56 percent of their shots from the field and tallied 15 steals in the contest . Meanwhile , the Lakers fell just short of an amazing comeback despite three players scoring at least 20 points . Jordan Clarkson was the high - point man for the Lakers , with 24 points on 10 - of - 18 shooting . Kyle Kuzma continued to impress , finishing with 20 points , six rebounds , two assists and one steal , in 30 minutes off the bench . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope dropped 20 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting , in his first game of the season . Lonzo Ball had a tough shooting night , going 3 - of - 13 from the field , but finished with eight rebounds , 13 assists and a steal to go along with his measly eight points . The Lakers have some time to look things over before they are back in action on Wednesday , playing host to the Wizards . The Pelicans visit Portland to take on the Trail Blazers on Tuesday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards , 102 - 99 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . The Lakers made up for a tough Dodgers loss after a thrilling affair matching up the elite John Wall against No . 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball . The matchup went back and forth through the first half with the Wizards eventually pulling away in the third quarter . However , the Lakers ( 2 - 2 ) defense rejuvenated the youthful team in the fourth quarter where they held the Wizards ( 3 - 1 ) to just 13 points . With just a few ticks on the clock remaining , Brandon Ingram missed a driving layup but followed up with a tip on his own rebound with one second left to send the game to overtime . The overtime period started off in favor of Bradley Beal after a basket , a pair of free throws and a floater continued to give Washington the momentum , but the Lakers kept up on each possession including two big three - pointers from Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope . After a Julius Randle dunk which put Los Angeles up three points with four seconds remaining , John Wall missed a relatively clean look from three as the Lakers walked away with their first home win of the season . Bradley Beal led all scorers with 28 points , to go with six rebounds , two assists , three steals and one block , while John Wall struggled from the field but still posted 18 points on 7 - of - 22 shooting . Jodie Meeks was efficient off the bench for Washington and contributed 11 points in 16 minutes while adding three steals on the defensive end . Lonzo Ball struggled more than Beal with his jumper and finished just 2 - of - 11 from the field , but added 10 assists and eight rebounds , including some highlight worthy full court feeds . Ingram was the hero in the fourth quarter and added 19 points and 10 boards on 50 percent shooting . Both teams play on Friday , as the Wizards head north to face the Golden State Warriors , while the Lakers host the Toronto Raptors .


The visiting Toronto Raptors took down the Los Angeles Lakers , 101 - 92 , at Staples Center on Friday . For the Raptors ( 3 - 2 ) , the game was perhaps somewhat too close for comfort . The Lakers were able to hold a lead with under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter , but were quickly taken out of the game by a late Toronto run . As is often the case for the star - powered Raptors , the backcourt duo of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan helped fuel the offense to victory . DeRozan led the team with 24 points while also notching five assists . Lowry , meanwhile , earned a triple - double , finishing with 11 points , ten rebounds , and 12 assists . With center Jonas Valanciunas still sidelined by an ankle injury , the team once again slid sophomore Paskal Siakim into the starting five . Siakim lived up to the pressure , scoring an efficient 18 points in just 26 minutes of play time . Los Angeles ( 2 - 3 ) , meanwhile , looked to be minutes from its second straight upset win before its late collapse . While much of the hype surrounding the Lakers rests on second - overall picks Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram , the rookie and sophomore duo disappointed on Friday . Ball 's shooting woes continued , as he shot just 2 - of - 7 from the field and 1 - of - 4 from beyond the arc . Ball did dish six assists , but finished with four turnovers as well . Ingram , meanwhile , earned only 23 minutes of playing time after shooting just 3 - of - 9 from the floor and committing three turnovers . Coach Luke Walton chose not to let either of the young prospects close the game , instead opting for older rookies Josh Hart and Kyle Kuzma . Kuzma , one of the rookie class 's biggest surprises , delivered an impressive double - double and was the team 's second scoring option throughout , finishing with 15 points on 13 attempted field goals . The Lakers will face the Jazz in Utah on Saturday , while Toronto will play the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers handily defeated the Detroit Pistons , 113 - 93 , on Tuesday at Staples Center . Los Angeles ( 3 - 4 ) relied on a balanced offensive approach to earn the win . Seven players scored in double figures for LA , with Julius Randle posting a team high of 17 in just 17 minutes of play . Los Angeles made use of its depth , playing only one player more than 27 minutes in the game . The winning effort started early , as quick transition offense helped Los Angeles go on an early 70 run to open up a lead against the slower - paced Pistons . Big man Larry Nance Jr. contributed four early fast - break points , finishing the game with 14 points and a team - high 12 rebounds . Rookie Lonzo Ball was also effective , scoring 13 points on 6 - of - 13 shooting . The reasonable efficiency was an improvement for Ball , who has struggled with his shooting to open the season . Detroit ( 5 - 3 ) had been among the league 's hottest teams before being blown out in LA . The Pistons fell to third in the East with the loss . Early in the game , turnovers proved an issue for Detroit . With Los Angeles 's length and athleticism , the lack of motion in the Pistons offense led to a number of intercepted passes that turned into transition points . However , the bigger downfall for Detroit was a lack of aggressiveness around the rim . The Pistons were seemingly unable to get to the line on Tuesday , attempting just two free - throws on the game . The Pistons ' only made free - throw came from Reggie Jackson , who led the team with 18 points and five assists . The Lakers will visit Portland on Thursday , while Detroit will host the Bucks on Friday .


The host Los Angeles Lakers took down the Brooklyn Nets , 124 - 112 , at Staples Center on Friday . The Lakers ( 4 - 5 ) have looked relatively strong over their past three games , going 2 - 1 over that stretch with the single loss coming at the buzzer against Portland . On Friday , Los Angeles delivered another stellar performance , earning a double - digit win over the Brooklyn Nets . It was the first time the two teams have squared off since the trade that sent All-Star center Brook Lopez to L.A. in exchange for promising young guard D'Angelo Russell . Lopez got the better of his former team in the matchup , scoring a game - high 34 points while also pulling down ten rebounds and blocking three shots . Lopez 's frontcourt production came at an important time for the Lakers , as the team recently lost big man Larry Nance Jr. to a hand fracture that is expected to sideline him for at least four weeks . While L.A. was able to earn the win , it saw another unfortunately poor outing from highly - touted rookie Lonzo Ball . Ball finished the game with just six points on 3 - of - 15 shooting , dropping his overall field goal percentage to just over 30 percent on the season . The reigning second overall pick will hope to improve his shooting as the Lakers go forward . On the Nets ' ( 3 - 6 ) side , D'Angelo Russell did not deliver the showing he may have hoped against his former team . Russell delivered 17 points , seven rebounds , and seven assists , but shot just 8 - of - 24 on the night . The team could have used improved efficiency from Russell , as he shot just 42 percent from the field on the night . Brooklyn also struggled from beyond the arc , shooting just 9 - of - 38 from deep . New addition Allen Crabbe , meanwhile , delivered a team - high 25 points while shooting 6 - of - 11 from the field . Crabbe played just 28 minutes off the bench , but delivered a significant spark to Brooklyn 's offense . Los Angeles will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday , while the Nets will visit Phoenix on Monday .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 107 - 102 at Staples Center on Sunday . The Lakers ( 5 - 5 ) rode the hot hand of Brandon Ingram through the first half and continued to see efficient play from rookie Kyle Kuzma , as they were able to hold off a late rally by the Grizzlies to come away with the home victory . A slight scare occurred for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after it looked like he injured his hip , however , a brief stint in the locker room was all it took for the offseason acquisition to return to the floor . Caldwell-Pope went on to log 15 points across 35 minutes . Down 18 points to begin the fourth quarter , Memphis ( 6 - 3 ) brought it within three points with under one minute remaining after a Mike Conley three pointer and a flagrant foul from Brook Lopez put Dillon Brooks on the free throw line . Brooks put Lopez on the free throw line just a few seconds later which iced the game after Marc Gasol missed a three pointer on the ensuing possession . Ingram cooled off in the second half , but still finished with 20 points and seven rebounds on 7 - of - 14 shooting , while Lopez led the team in scoring with 21 points , five assists and two blocks . Jordan Clarkson was the bright spot off a bench that only ran four players deep , as he finished with 15 points , five assists and four boards across 20 minutes . Mike Conley led the way for the Grizzlies starters and added 23 points , five rebounds and three dimes on 9 - of - 17 shooting , while Tyreke Evans led all scorers with 26 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting off the bench . Next up , the Grizzlies will visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday , while the Lakers head to Boston to face the Celtics on Wednesday .


The Philadelphia 76ers took down the host Los Angeles Lakers , 115 - 109 , at Staples Center on Wednesday . Philadelphia ( 8 - 6 ) was fueled by a monstrous career night from sophomore big man Joel Embiid . Embiid dominated all aspects of the game , finishing with a career - best 46 points to go with 15 rebounds , seven assists , and seven blocked shots . The star center drew non - stop attention from the Los Angeles defense , earning 19 trips to the line in the game . Embiid scored his points on unbelievable efficiency , shooting 14 - of - 20 from the field and 16 - of - 19 from the free - throw line . Embiid and rookie big man Ben Simmons led the charge for the 76ers , who saw struggles from their perimeter shooters . The team shot only 22 percent from three - point range , but still racked up 115 points on the night and shot 49 percent from the field . Simmons added 18 points , nine rebounds , and ten assists to Philly 's winning effort . Los Angeles ( 6 - 9 ) saw a relatively strong showing thanks to their own sophomore star . Second-year forward Brandon Ingram led the team with 26 points , 11 rebounds , and two blocks . Rookie Kyle Kuzma added another 24 points while starting alongside Ingram at the other forward slot . The duo shot a combined 20 - of - 36 from the field , bolstering a Lakers offense that hit just 38 percent of its shot overall on the night . A large part of that was rookie point guard Lonzo Ball , who struggled heavily on Wednesday . Ball was forced to sit the fourth quarter due to poor play , as he shot just 1 - of - 9 from the field and committed two turnovers while dishing just two assists . The rookie remains in the bottom five in the league in field goal percentage . Los Angeles will host the Phoenix Suns on Friday , while Philadelphia hosts the Golden State Warriors on Saturday .


The Phoenix Suns edged out the Los Angeles Lakers , 122 - 113 , at Staples Center on Friday . Phoenix ( 6 - 11 ) is now 6 - 8 on the season since parting ways with head coach Earl Watson . On Friday , the team saw strong offensive output , with six players scoring in double figures . Third-year guard Devin Booker delivered a game - high 33 points , knocking down six three - pointers along the way to the win . Three-point shooting proved key to the victory for the Suns , as the team hit 13 shots from beyond the arc on over 40 percent from the field . Off the bench , Phoenix enjoyed strong play headed up by young big man Alex Len . Len delivered a season - high 18 rebounds to go along with 17 points , which led the team 's second unit . The Lakers ( 6 - 10 ) , meanwhile , took the loss but still saw plenty of positives in the win . Rookie forward Kyle Kuzma continued his impressive campaign , scoring a career - high 30 points to lead the team and go along with ten rebounds . Recently-acquired center Brook Lopez , meanwhile , scored 19 points and blocked four shots .LA saw four starters score at least 13 points , with rookie Lonzo Ball being the sole exception . Ball 's struggles continued , as he scored just six points despite playing 38 minutes . The rookie shot 3 - of - 7 from the field and committed three turnovers along with just six assists . On Sunday , Phoenix will host the Bulls while the Lakers will host the Nuggets .


The host Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets , 127 - 109 , at Staples Center on Sunday . Los Angeles ( 7 - 10 ) bounced back from a two - game losing streak with Sunday 's promising win . Though they faced tough competition in the Nuggets , the Lakers delivered one of their strongest showings of the season , winning by 18 points . Key to the team 's success was the play of rookie point guard Lonzo Ball . While Ball has largely struggled this season , ranking last in the league in true shooting percentage , he impressed on Sunday . The UCLA alum had his second career triple - double , finishing the night with 11 points , 16 rebounds , and 11 assists . Off the bench , meanwhile , fourth - year forward Julius Randle delivered a huge performance . Randle scored 24 points , had seven rebounds , and dished out five assists . Denver ( 9 - 7 ) , meanwhile , saw a worst - case scenario occur , as the team was only able to see 25 combined minutes from its star big man duo of Nikola Jokic and Paul Millsap . Jokic , along with Nuggets head coach Mike Malone , was ejected early in the game after an exchange with a referee . Millsap , meanwhile , exited the game with a sprained left wrist . As a result , the Nuggets were forced to play shorthanded for over half the game . Backup center Mason Plumlee filled the void with 29 disappointing minutes off the bench . The big man went just 2 - of - 10 at the free - throw line en route to eight points . The Nuggets ' duo of young point guards , Jamal Murray and Emmanuel Mudiay , also delivered sub - par outings . The two combined to shoot just 4 - of - 20 from the field . Murray , who had delivered three straight games of at least 18 points , scored only ten while shooting 2 - of - 11 from the field . The Nuggets will visit Sacramento on Monday , while the Lakers will host the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 103 - 94 , at Staples Center on Tuesday evening . The battle of two young squads began with a tightly - contested first quarter that the Bulls ( 3 - 12 ) emerged from with a slim 27 - 23 lead . Chicago impressively continued to pour it on in the second , leading to a 56 - 42 halftime edge . However , the Lakers ( 8 - 10 ) seemed to have gotten a wake - up call at intermission , as they exploded for 61 second - half points . In all , the visitors enjoyed a much more balanced effort from their first unit , as each starter posted double - digit scoring . In comparison , the Lakers saw only three first - string players manage the feat , but that was offset by a combined 22 points from Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle off the bench . Both teams notably finished in a 54 - 54 deadlock on the glass for the night . The emerging Denzel Valentine led the way for the Bulls with 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and two steals . Antonio Blakeney contributed a bench - leading 15 points and supplemented them with two boards and one assist . Robin Lopez posted 14 points , three boards , two assists and one block . Standout rookie Lauri Markkanen pitched in with a 13 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one block . Kris Dunn poured in 12 points and added six assists , five rebounds , one steal and one block . Justin Holiday rounded out the starting five 's impressive night with a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Kyle Kuzma paced the Lakers with 22 points , a total he complemented with five assists and three rebounds . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope continued to flash much more well - rounded production than he 's been known for thus far in his career , supplying a near double - double of 21 points , nine rebounds , four assists and three steals . Brandon Ingram registered 17 points , five assists , five rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Clarkson tallied 12 points , while Randle , who posted a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also featured two assists and two blocks , scored eight of his points in the pivotal third period . Lonzo Ball continued to struggle from the field ( 3 - 13 FG , 2 - 8 3Pt ) , but he finished with a respectable line of eight points , 13 rebounds , four assists and one steal . Brook Lopez mustered a modest four points but brought down nine rebounds . The Bulls continue their road trip with a visit to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night , while the Lakers tangle with the Sacramento Kings on the road Wednesday as well .


The Golden State Warriors escaped a near - upset at Staples Center on Wednesday , defeating the Los Angeles Lakers , 127 - 123 in overtime . Golden State ( 16 - 6 ) looked shockingly sluggish throughout regulation , committing 20 turnovers and trailing for large portions of the second half . Former back - to - back MVP Steph Curry , in particular , started the game on a slow note , going just 3 - of - 10 and committing five turnovers in the first two and a half quarters . By overtime , however , Curry looked back to his MVP form , as he finished the game 9 - of - 20 from the field with 28 points . Curry sealed the game at the line in the final seconds after Draymond Green regained possession for the Warriors following a rare Curry miss at the charity stripe . Kevin Durant added an additional 29 points for the Warriors , shooting 12 - of - 25 from the field . Durant hit multiple late - game jumpers to help force overtime . Los Angeles ( 8 - 13 ) put up a valiant effort against the reigning champions , but ultimately came up short . Still , the team saw a career night from sophomore star Brandon Ingram . Ingram was the game 's leading scorer at 32 points , as he put up a new career high on 12 - of - 21 shooting . Rookie Lonzo Ball also turned in an impressive performance . Although he has largely struggled with his shot this season , Ball hit three three - pointers in Wednesday 's game . Two of those came during a personal 80 run that Ball went on in the third quarter . The Lakers added 49 points off the bench in what was a well - rounded team effort on Wednesday . The Warriors will visit Orlando on Friday , while the Lakers will visit Denver on Saturday .


The Houston Rockets demolished the host Los Angeles Lakers , 118 - 95 , on Sunday night . Houston ( 18 - 4 ) has won seven straight and sits atop the Western Conference standings , holding a one - game lead on the Golden State Warriors for first place . Since the return of star point guard Chris Paul , the Rockets own the number one offensive and defensive rating in the NBA . On Sunday , the team showcased its abilities on both sides of the ball , shooting over 50 percent while holding LA to just 38 percent from the field . League-leading scorer James Harden had a team - high 36 points on 13 - of - 22 shooting . Harden also dished out nine assists . Two other Rockets guards scored over 20 points , as Chris Paul and Eric Gordon poured in 21 and 22 respectively . As a team , Houston , which is currently shattering the all - time three - point attempts per game record , had 14 three - pointers on 37 attempts . Los Angeles ( 8 - 15 ) fell to 3 - 10 in its last 13 games with Sunday 's loss . The team struggled to find any offense against the powerhouse Rockets on Sunday , shooting just 38 percent from the field . Still , it was a strong game from rookie forward Kyle Kuzma . Kuzma came off the bench , scoring 22 points and pulling down 12 rebounds . Sophomore Brandon Ingram scored 18 points and came away with nine rebounds and six assists , continuing a strong stretch of play for the former second overall pick . It was not as strong an outing for the reigning second overall pick , Lonzo Ball , who shot 0 - of - 4 and finished the night with just two points and one rebound . Ball now ranks dead last in the league in just about every shooting category , posting just 38 percent true shooting and 25 percent from three - point range . The Lakers will play the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday , while the Rockets will face off against the Utah Jazz .