Los Angeles will stay home to host the reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, while the Knicks travel to Utah to face the Jazz on Monday night.
LeBron with the turn and the basket for 2 more of the Lakers, 24 points for "The King": The Knicks reduce the advantage with points from the free throw line and the local coaching staff stops the rival's attacks. Time Out LA.
Today we'll see the Lakers don their new "City Edition" uniform in purple with white accents, while the Knicks take to the court in their classic white uniform.
In the last game, this was how both teams lined up: Knicks: Julius Randle, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson and Kemba Walker. Lakers: Anthony Davis, Stanley Johnson, Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley and Malik Monk.
We're just under an hour before the Knicks vs. Lakers game kicks off at the Crypto.com Arena. Both quintets will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
In a few moments we will share the starting lineups for the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the latest information from the Crypto.com Arena. Do not miss any details of the match with minute by minute and live online from VAVEL.
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The center of New York is the absolute leader of the team in all offensive areas with an average of 18.5 points, 9.9 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. The figure of the Knicks has connected very well with Kemba Walker but without a doubt he needs more help to show us the good level they showed last season. However, this effect is more noticeable due to the results of the team, when Randle is good, the Knicks are also. The team has its postseason qualification at risk if these results hold, but they could be a big upset heading into the end of the regular season and get into the next round via Play-In.
The Lakers star is going through a great moment since his return and now, with LeBron out, it is his responsibility to lead the team on its way to the postseason. The LA center has a record of 23.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. The center is a fundamental piece for the team and it is time for "La Ceja" to show why he is one of the best players in the league. Injuries did not forgive Davis at the beginning of the season and that caused him to not be considered for the All-Star Game, however, this is extra motivation to return to show his best level.
The New York team comes after an important loss against the Grizzlies by a score of 120 to 108. The team has been using a Big Ball formation with many tall players and, also, they have been affected by the contagions forcing that the team has to make constant changes to its starting lineup. The Knicks arrive with a record of 24 wins and 28 losses, placing them in twelfth place in the Eastern Conference. The team has found mixed results through the connection of Julius Randle, Evan Fournier and Kemba Walker, the season continues to be a bitter pill for the fans after the great result of last year, we will see if it is enough for the Knicks to get into the playoffs .
The Lakers come to this second matchup between the two teams with a 110-111 loss against the Clippers. The Los Angeles team has begun to pick up a better rhythm than at the beginning of the season, the coaching staff is making adjustments and these are working to find a better competitive rhythm. At the moment, the team has a record of 25 wins and 28 losses. Although we cannot speak of a great success in the Lakers, without a doubt, these are not the results that were expected, we will see if the team continues on an upward slope before the end of the season and see if there will be more changes towards the end of the season. championship. The biggest problem facing the board is the injury loss of LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. At the moment, the team is in a Play-In position and if they manage to get into the postseason, they will be an uncomfortable team for anyone.
The Crypto.com Arena located in the city of Los Angeles will host this duel between two teams that are fighting for Playoff positions in their respective Conference, both teams are in Play In position. This stadium has a capacity for 20,000 fans and was inaugurated in 1999.
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Lakers game, corresponding to the 2021-2022 NBA regular season. The meeting will take place at the Crypto.com Arena, at 8:30 p.m.
