The Knicks are maintaining the third-best record with 32-16 tally while the Lakers are 27-19.
New York Knicks will be up against the Los Angeles Lakers in a highly-anticipating clash on Saturday, Feb. 1. The Knicks will head into the game on the back of a 122-112 win over the Nuggets, whereas the Lakers will be confident enough, owing to the blowout 134-96 win over the Wizards.
The Knicks are maintaining the third-best record with 32-16 tally in the Eastern Conference , whereas the Lakers, studded with names like LeBron James, will travel with a 27-19 record, making it one of the most compelling games on this weekend.
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If fans would want to watch Karl-Anthony Towns going against James live, they will be required to pay hefty prices. TickPick is the ticketing partner for the forthcoming star-studded game, and according to it, the fans would have to pay $420 to get themselves the cheapest ticket for the night. The sky-rocketed prices made the Lakers-Knicks clash the most expensive game of the season.
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis who sustained abdominal strain. On the other hand, LeBron James has been listed as probable for their visit to Madison Square Garden.
Davis sustained the ailment during the Lakers’ 118-104 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday, and was projected to miss a week of action. Following his injury, he was replaced by Net Dorian Finney-Smith, who is also listed as questionable along with Gabe Vincent due to knee contusion.
The Lakers will also be without Jalen Hood-Schifino with hamstring strain while Christian Wood is yet to appear in a game this season with knee surgery recovery. Rui Hachimura is also listed as probable with calf soreness.
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