Knicks guard Josh Hart revealed his stance on the Lakers' groundbreaking trade for Luka Doncic, which had its first annual anniversary.

The Lakers still failed to beat the Knicks despite limiting Jalen Brunson to 12 points. Landry Shamet had a season-high 23 points. Los Angeles will face the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.

The Knicks took control after halftime by outscoring the Lakers 38–26 in the third quarter and never allowing a comeback. The win extended New York’s streak to six straight an

NEW YORK — The Lakers are used to putting on a show when they’re at Madison Square Garden. But for most of Sunday night, they watched a show they probably wouldn’t want reruns of: The Knicks beating them up on the offensive glass and creating a barrage of open three-pointers.

The New York Knicks went all‑in on their Villanova‑driven roster overhaul, assembling a team built to contend immediately. As the front office continues

Jalen Brunson is set to return for the New York Knicks against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1, 2026. Despite managing a right-ankle issue and a recent illness, both are no longer serious concerns.

Cameras captured Luka Doncic showing middle finger to his former teammate, Jalen Brunson after the final buzzer of Sunday.

The Lakers were competitive for two and a half quarters against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but they faded afterward.