Yardbarker
x
Lakers Highlights: LA Rides Stellar Defense to Upset Win Over Knicks
USA TODAY Sports

Lakers Highlights: LA Rides Stellar Defense to Upset Win Over Knicks

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Martand Bhagavatula  |  Last updated Feb 3, 2024 11:29 PM ET

A 113-105 victory over the New York Knicks marks the Lakers' second straight victory as they now sit at 26-25 on the season. 

This was an impressive win on both sides of the ball, as LeBron James, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and Taurean Prince, all contributed heavily to the offense. Anthony Davis was a terrific defensive anchor all night, altering shot after shot while forcing the Knicks to settle for contested mid-range and three-point jumpers. 

Max Christie also provided some great spot minutes, which, in combination with Jaxson Hayes having arguably his best game of the season, led to the Lakers' bench being a lot more impressive than usual. 

This all said the Knicks were without their entire starting frontcourt and a key bench piece in Quentin Grimes. However, overall a win is a win and escaping a hostile Madison Square Garden is never easy. 

Here are some of L.A.'s top plays on the day: 

This article first appeared on FanNation All Lakers and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.