SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers predictions and Sunday NBA picks

The stars came out for a sun-splashed Sunday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles. Inside Crypto.com Arena, the Lakers hosted the Knicks in a nationally televised showcase between two of the NBA’s most historic franchises — two cities that see themselves not merely as markets but as cultural capitals.

The New York Knicks are right back at it on Friday night in Denver after losing to the Thunder at home last night. That loss to Oklahoma City ended New York’s t

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday.

You never know what will happen to anyone sitting courtside during an NBA game. In fighting for a loose ball, Lakers guard Marcus Smart crashed into longtime television host and political commentator Bill Maher while facing the Knicks in a Sunday afternoon tip-off at the Crypto.

SportsLine's model reveals its New York Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder predictions and Wednesday NBA picks

When the Knicks lost to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder by three points at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, head coach Mike Brown was pleased with his team’s performance, a sentiment shared in a locker room that had gone toe-to-toe with an NBA juggernaut.

This was the type of win that has eluded the Lakers for most of the season.  Controlling. Decisive. And just as importantly, it was against one of the NBA’s best teams. Luka Doncic (77)