LA had its first real bout of adversity against a good team since the Luka Dončić trade but still pushed its winning streak to eight.
On a night when the Lakers' supporting cast struggled to make shots, they were carried by superstars Luka Dončić and LeBron James.
Luka Dončić with 12 Assists vs. New York Knicks, 03/06/2025
Luka Doncic led the way with 32 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds in a game that featured plenty of dramatic moments from clutch three-pointers to a valiant game-winning attempt at the buzzer. The Lakers are now 12-2 since the blockbuster Doncic trade and sitting in second place in the West (40-21),
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