Follow usLuka Dončić and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic 113-109 overtime victory against the New York Knicks on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games. The Lakers overcame a double-digit fourth-quarter deficit to secure the hard-fought win at Madison Square Garden.
Dončić delivered another standout performance with 32 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds, including five crucial points in overtime.
Luka with the moonshot in OT! pic.twitter.com/MlylTwP501
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Since his Lakers debut on February 10, the team has gone 9-2.
James added 31 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, sealing the victory by scoring Los Angeles’ final four points from the free-throw line.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson was dominant with 39 points and 10 assists but suffered a right ankle injury in overtime after a collision with Austin Reaves and James. After a review, Reaves was called for a foul, allowing Brunson to make both free throws before exiting the game.
With the game tied at 107, Jaxson Hayes put the Lakers ahead for good with a pair of free throws in the final minute. James then extended the lead after Karl-Anthony Towns was called for a loose ball foul, securing the Lakers’ comeback win.
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