LeBron James recorded a triple-double, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. James scored 33 points, dished out 12 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves added 27 points for the Lakers. Josh Hart recorded a triple-double for the Knicks, but it was not enough to overcome the Lakers' strong performance.
LeBron James showcased his enduring brilliance at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, delivering a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers outclassed the host New York Knicks , securing a dominant 128-112 victory. The 40-year-old James, who celebrated his birthday in December, spearheaded the Lakers' offensive charge with 33 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds, extending his exceptional record at the iconic arena to 23-8.
His consistent performances at Madison Square Garden have resulted in impressive averages of 28.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game. This triple-double marked James' 10th of the season, a testament to his remarkable longevity and sustained impact on the game.Austin Reaves provided crucial support for the Lakers, contributing 27 points to the winning effort. The Lakers, who have been on an impressive winning streak, have now won eight of their last 10 games. Reaves' three-pointer with 7:57 remaining in the third quarter proved pivotal, granting the Lakers the lead for good at 71-68. This ignited a 13-4 run, with Reaves scoring 10 of those points, effectively shifting the momentum in the Lakers' favor. Rui Hachimura added 21 points, while Max Christie and Dorian Finney-Smith each chipped in with 15 points, further bolstering the Lakers' offensive prowess. The Lakers' dominance continued in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Knicks 37-23 to secure a commanding victory.Former Laker Josh Hart gave a valiant effort for the Knicks, recording 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, his seventh triple-double of the season. However, his efforts were not enough to overcome the Lakers' superior performance. The Knicks' five-game winning streak came to an end, and they also suffered a blow early in the third quarter when forward OG Anunoby sustained a right foot sprain and had to exit the game. Anunoby, who had contributed 13 points, left the court with 10:38 remaining, with the Knicks trailing 62-57. Precious Achiuwa provided a spark off the bench for the Knicks, scoring 15 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. Jalen Brunson added 17 points, followed by Mikal Bridges with 16, Miles McBride with 12, and Karl-Anthony Towns with 11 points. The Lakers led 91-89 at the end of the third quarter before Gabe Vincent sparked a decisive 18-8 run in the fourth quarter, extending the Lakers' lead. The Knicks managed to close the gap to seven points twice, but the Lakers held a double-digit lead for the final 5:27, cementing their victory
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