The New York Knicks ruined what could have been LeBron James’ last game at Madison Square Garden, extending their winning streak to six with a 112-100 win.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points and off the bench Landry Shamet added 23 to lead the Knicks. Four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, a 41-year-old Lakers star, has not yet made a decision about his future beyond this season, his 23rd in the NBA, an all-time record.
Josh Hart added 20 points for the Knicks, while All-Star guard Jalen Brunson finished with 12 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists.
“We’re just playing together“Brunson said of the streak.”Staying united is the most important thing, supporting each other and taking our responsibilities. We have to continue like this. We cannot be satisfied. It’s a collective effort.“
The Knicks rise to 31-18, second in the Eastern Conference behind Detroit, while the Lakers fall to 29-19 despite 30 points from Luka Doncic and 22 from James, who at the Garden has a record of 23-9 on the day he was selected for his 22nd NBA All-Star Game, another record. It was the Lakers’ first loss of the season after leading at halftime.
Pistons of record
Detroit achieved the largest victory in its history: Jalen Duren scored 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham finished with 18 points and 12 assists in the 130-77 against Brooklyn on the road.
Swedish guard Pelle Larsson and Bam Adebayo scored 20 points apiece and hosts Miami overwhelmed Chicago 134-91, the third-largest victory in Heat history.
Jaylen Brown had 30 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics against Milwaukee 107-79. RJ Barrett scored 21 points and Brandon Ingram added 19 for Toronto in a 107-100 home win over Utah. Finn Lauri Markkanen was the Jazz’s leading scorer with 27 points.
Washington rookie Will Riley scored 18 points off the bench to lead the Wizards at home against Sacramento 116-112, extending the Kings’ losing streak to six games.
Kawhi Leonard scored 20 points and Ivica Zubac finished with 14 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 117-93 victory at Phoenix.
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