Garden Party: Knicks Secure Sixth Straight with 112-100 Win Over the Lakers

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Madison Square Garden was at its electric best on Sunday night, February 1, 2026, as the New York Knicks dispatched the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100. The victory extended the Knicks’ winning streak to six games and spoiled a night that carried a heavy sense of history for the Lakers’ superstar duo.

The Knicks’ Balanced Attack

While Jalen Brunson is usually the primary scoring engine, New York relied on depth and perimeter shooting to pull away in the second half.

OG Anunoby: The defensive specialist provided the offensive punch, leading the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, and three steals. He was the catalyst during a decisive 15–5 third-quarter run.
Landry Shamet: Off the bench, Shamet was lethal, racking up 23 points and serving as the perfect release valve for the Knicks’ offense.
Jalen Brunson: Though he had a quiet scoring night (12 points), Brunson operated as the ultimate floor general, dishing out a season-high 13 assists.
Josh Hart: The “glue guy” lived up to his reputation with 20 points and elite hustle on both ends.

LeBron’s Farewell? & The Luka Factor

The game felt like a postseason clash, largely due to the presence of Luka Dončić and LeBron James.

Luka Dončić: Exactly one year after the blockbuster trade that brought him to L.A., Luka put on a show at the Garden, leading all scorers with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists.
LeBron James: Earlier in the day, LeBron was selected as an All-Star reserve for an NBA-record 22nd consecutive time. In what many speculate could be his final regular-season appearance at MSG, he finished with 22 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds.

The Turning Point: A Third-Quarter Explosion

The first half was a back-and-forth affair with 15 lead changes, but the Knicks seized control in the third quarter. New York outscored the Lakers 38–26 in the frame, highlighted by three straight transition baskets and a flurry of three-pointers from Anunoby, Shamet, and Brunson.

The Lakers struggled to find a secondary scoring option outside of their two stars. Anthony Davis was uncharacteristically quiet, while Rui Hachimura (11 points) and Deandre Ayton (13 points) were unable to bridge the gap in the fourth quarter.

By The Numbers

Team	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
L.A. Lakers	33	23	26	18	100
N.Y. Knicks	27	25	38	22	112

Rebounding: Knicks 47, Lakers 36
Assists: Knicks 30, Lakers 21
3-Pointers: Knicks 18-of-42 (43%), Lakers 12-of-42 (29%)

With the win, the Knicks (31–18) move into a tie for second place in the Eastern Conference with the Boston Celtics. The Lakers head into the final week before the All-Star break looking to find more offensive balance next to their superstar duo.