Lakers vs Knicks: Live updates and highlights
Lakers vs Knicks: Live updates and highlights
The Los Angeles Lakers, who are on a seven-game winning streak, will start to get tested in the coming days as their schedule gets tougher. That challenging stretch will start on Thursday when they host the New York Knicks, who have a 40-21 record and one of the NBA's best offenses.
The Lakers, who have a 39-21 mark, are looking to remain in second place in the Western Conference. Their defense has carried them over the last several weeks, and that defense helped them achieve a convincing 128-112 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden back on Feb. 1.
A full preview of this game can be seen here.
Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from Thursday's game between the Lakers and Knicks.
What channel is Lakers vs Knicks game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: TNT
Start time: 7 p.m. Pacific time
Where to watch Lakers vs Knicks on live stream
Watch Lakers vs Knicks live on SlingTV
Lakers vs Knicks injury updates:
Knicks: Precious Achiuwa (left hamstring tightness), OG Anunoby (left thumb sprain) and Mitchell Robinson (left ankle surgery injury recovery) are questionable. Ariel Hukporti (left knee meniscus surgery) is out.
Lakers: Jordan Goodwin (right ankle sprain), Rui Hachimura (left patellar tendinopathy) Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) and Markieff Morris (illness) are out.
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