Monday night, the New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-109, overcoming LeBron James’ 109th career triple-double. Jalen Brunson contributed eleven of his 29 points in the fourth quarter.

Julius Randle contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds, and Immanuel Quickley scored 20 points as the New York Knicks held on for the Lakers’ second road victory of 2023 in the fourth quarter, surviving a rally led by LeBron James.

James contributed to the Lakers’ 25 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds. Since capturing the inaugural In-Season Tournament, the Lakers have dropped three of four. Despite Anthony Davis’s fourteen rebounds and thirty-two points, Los Angeles was unable to close the disparity despite numerous opportunities down the stretch.

With 3:38 remaining, James scored consecutive baskets to cut the Knicks’ lead to 103-99. However, Randle made a crucial three-pointer with only moments remaining to beаt the shot clock. Randle cherry-picked a dunk on the other end after James missed a three-point attempt with forty seconds remaining that would have reduced New York’s lead to two points following a jump ball victory.

James, age 38, is the sole NBA player to record a triple-double in all twenty-one games played. He accomplished his second triple-double of the season.

Austin Reaves contributed 20 points for the Lakers, who were unable to secure the victory despite the return from ιnjury of Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, and Cam Reddish, all of whom had been absent in a humiliating loss to San Antonio three nights prior.

As New York rebounded from a loss to the Clippers two nights prior, Randle tallied 16 points in the first half against his former team, while Brunson contributed three 3-pointers in a strong all-around performance.

The Lakers unveiled a banner commemorating their undefeated run through the In-Season Tournament, which concluded with their triumph over Indiana in Las Vegas nine days ago, before their first home game since December 5.

In response to your inquiry, the #Lakers did hoist a banner commemorating their victory in the in-season tournament. Specifically beneath their Minneapolis titles. It is intended to be supplemented should they secure additional ISTs in the future. Pic.twitter.com/W9jQStH2C8 #LakeShow

In the presence of their admirers offering courteous applause, the Minneapolis Lakers unveiled a modest black banner, to which future championship years could be added, adjacent to the team’s five championship banners. They are all displayed in a less prominent location on the north wall of their downtown arena, which is overshadowed by the twelve gold title banners of Los Angeles.