In an intense battle between former teammates, it was Luka Doncic who got the better of Jalen Brunson in Hollywood.
Doncic scored the first five points in overtime on his way to 32 points, spearheading a gritty 113-109 LA Lakers come-from-behind win against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks, Friday, March 7.
LUKA GIVES LA A 5-POINT LEAD FROM THREE 👌
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) March 7, 2025
LeBron James added 31 markers, 12 rebounds, and eight dimes as LA overcame a 12-point deficit early to win eight straight games for the first since the 2019-20 season.
LeBron finds Gabe Vincent for 3 to take the lead!
— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2025
19-6 run for LAL... under a minute to play on TNT. pic.twitter.com/n6XA50kqMP
They also improved to 40-21 to remain in the second spot in the West.
Meanwhile, Brunson topscored New York (40-22) with 39 markers but he exited the game with 1:20 seconds left in overtime after rolling his ankle.
Jalen Brunson headed to the locker room after suffering a leg injury on this play
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 7, 2025
He stayed in to shoot his FT's
The Knicks continue their roadtrip in Inglewood where the Clippers (33-29) awaits while the Lakers visit the defending champion Boston Celtics (45-18).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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