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Knicks vs Lakers Final: 124-123 - Recap

The Lakers were burned for 28 points by Emmanuel Mudiay on Sunday as the Knicks picked up a 124-123 win at Madison Square Garden.

New York was an underdog by +5.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 220.5.

New York got 25 points from Damyean Dotson and another 19 points from Kevin Knox. Emmanuel Mudiay contributed 8 assists, while DeAndre Jordan cleaned the glass with 17 rebounds.

The Lakers got a 33-point performance from LeBron James, who was supported by 18 points from Kyle Kuzma. Kyle Kuzma had 8 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while JaVale McGee grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 66-63 at the break.

New York had a 45-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Raptors. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Milwaukee.