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.

NBA legend Michael Jordan viewed Madison Square Garden as basketball's 'Mecca.' He appreciated the knowledgeable Knicks fans. Jordan justified that their passionate cheers weren't hostile but a way to motivate their team and challenge opponents.

Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

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Few stages in basketball amplify drama quite like Madison Square Garden. On Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers rolled into the “Mecca” looking to keep their road trip momentum alive against a scorching-hot Knicks squad.

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns may not be untouchable with only days remaining before the NBA trade deadline passes Thursday, according to The Athletic's James L. Edwards III.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks in this NBA matchup on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James face the New York Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Caitlyn Clark news: The Indiana Fever star joins NBC’s NBA pregame today for Lakers vs. Knicks. Here’s when to watch and what’s next. The post Caitlin Clark Gets Major Basketball Career News appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York, New York.