Lakers vs. Knicks: Game Time, TV, Radio, Injury Report
By Eric Yee
Today, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the second game of their five game road trip against the New York Knickerbockers.
On Friday, the Lakers notched their first win of the season against the still winless Brooklyn Nets. Coach Byron Scott finally decided to switch up his lineups, opting to play Larry Nance Jr. and Metta World Peace over Marcelo Huertas, Ryan Kelly and Brandon Bass. He decision to do so may ultimately be considered what gave Los Angeles the edge over the struggling Nets.
Additionally, D’Angelo Russell had his best game of his young career, putting up 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 2-of-3 from downtown. Russell continues to improve every game and is solidifying his quote that he is a slow starter, who will pick up the game over time.
Los Angeles faces a Knicks team who started the season relatively strong, but are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Lakers must remember to box out Latvian rookie power forward, Kristaps Porzingis, as he already has three monster putback dunks through six games.
Porzingis is just the 3rd player this decade with at least 70 points & 50 rebs in their first 6 career games (Blake Griffin, Anthony Davis).
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) November 7, 2015
Predictions: The Lakers win their first back-to-back games of the season and D’Angelo Russell has his first standout NBA performance.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s early game.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks – 12:30PM PT
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Madison Square Garden – New York, New York
TV: TWC SportsNet, TWC Deportes
Radio: 710AM ESPN, 1330AM ESPN Deportes
Favorite: New York Knicks by 5.5
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers:
N/A
New York Knicks:
Out: Arron Afflalo (hamstring)
Probable: Lou Amundson (back)
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Enjoy the game and be sure to check in with LakeShowLife for frequent updates throughout the season!