Despite LeBron James’ triple-double, the Lakers fall short against the Knicks 114-109.

The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-109 thanks to 27 points and 14 rebounds from Julius Randle and 11 of Jalen Brunson’s 29 points in the fourth quarter.

On Monday night, the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-109, overcoming LeBron James’ 109th career triple-double thanks to 11 of Jalen Brunson’s 29 points in the fourth quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the Knicks held strong and overcame a James-led comeback to win their second consecutive road game against the Lakers in 2023. Julius Randle scored 27 points and pulled down 14 rebounds, while Immanuel Quickley added 20 points.

James led the Lakers, who had dropped three of their last four games after winning the first-ever In-Season Tournament, with 25 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds. Despite Anthony Davis’s 32 points and 14 rebounds, Los Angeles was unable to cut the lead despite having multiple opportunities in the final minutes.

With 3:38 remaining, James made back-to-back baskets to cut the Knicks’ advantage to 103-99, but Randle вєαт the shot clock with a last-second 3-pointer. With forty seconds remaining, James lost a 3-point attempt that would have cut New York’s lead to two points after winning a jump ball, and Randle clinched a dunk on the opposite end.

James, 38, is the only player in his 21st NBA season to record a triple-double. This was his second triple-double of the year.

Despite having Davis, D’Angelo Russell, and Cam Reddish return from injuries after they all missed an embarrassing defeat to San Antonio three nights prior, Austin Reaves scored 20 points for the Lakers, who were unable to win.

New York overcame a two-night setback to the Clippers thanks to 16 points from Randle in the first half against his old team and three 3-pointers from Brunson in an excellent all-around performance.

The Lakers raised a banner honoring their undefeated run through the In-Season Tournament, which culminated in their victory against Indiana in Las Vegas nine days ago, before to their first home game since December 5.

The Lakers unveiled the understated black banner, which has space for more championship years, next to the five Minneapolis Lakers championship banners to a respectful reception from their supporters. The 12 gold title banners from Los Angeles take front stage on the north wall of their downtown arena, where they are all нαиgιиg in a less noticeable location.