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Lakers overcome LeBron James’ absence to defeat Knicks 110-97

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Earlier today the Los Angeles Lakers secured a convincing 110-97 win over the New York Knicks, despite the absence of superstar LeBron James, who sat out due to a bruised left elbow.

Luka Doncic stepped up magnificently, dropping 35 points and grabbing eight rebounds, including a ridiculous one-legged fading three-pointer that energized the crowd.

Austin Reaves supported with 25 points, helping the Lakers build a dominant third quarter where they outscored the Knicks 34-20. The Lakers looked like the sharper team despite not having one of their stars.

For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns fought hard, with Towns scoring 25 points while grabbing 16 rebounds. Brunson added 24 points for New York.

This victory improves the Lakers’ record to 39-25, keeping them in contention for the playoffs in the West. The Knicks drop to 41-24, highlighting their struggles on the road.

About the Author Published Mar 8, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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