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NuggetsNew York Knicks @ Los Angeles Lakers: Mar 8, 2026
Knicks vs Lakers final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 110-97 on March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | 23 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 97 |
| Lakers | 31 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 110 |
Top Performers
Knicks
- 25 PTS Karl-Anthony Towns
- 16 REB Karl-Anthony Towns
- 7 AST Jalen Brunson
Lakers
- 35 PTS Luka Dončić
- 8 REB Luka Dončić
- 5 AST Austin Reaves
Knicks vs Lakers Box Score
New York Knicks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns F | 33 | 25 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-17 | 1-5 | 8-8 | -9 |
| Jalen Brunson G | 42 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8-19 | 3-8 | 5-7 | -8 |
| Mikal Bridges F | 27 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0-6 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Josh Hart G | 22 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| OG Anunoby F | 37 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Mohamed Diawara F | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Jordan Clarkson G | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +4 |
| Landry Shamet G | 27 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Mitchell Robinson CF | 16 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Smart G | 29 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1-10 | 0-5 | 3-4 | +27 |
| Austin Reaves G | 38 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8-16 | 3-6 | 6-7 | +5 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 36 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5-11 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Luka Dončić FG | 38 | 35 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11-25 | 5-16 | 8-10 | +14 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 19 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Luke Kennard G | 26 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-7 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 16 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 5-6 | +8 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
Knicks vs Lakers Recap
The Lakers beat the Knicks after outscoring them 34-20 in the third quarter. Los Angeles improved to 39-25, while New York fell to 41-24.
A 31-23 first quarter gave the Lakers an early edge. Lakers 54-49 at halftime was the only close margin before the third. After three quarters it was Lakers 88-69. The winners made 15 of 44 threes to New York's 8 of 34 and turned the ball over 13 times to the Knicks' 18.
Luka Dončić scored 35 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Los Angeles. Karl-Anthony Towns answered with 25 points and 16 rebounds for New York. Both teams made 35 field goals, on 81 attempts for the Lakers and 82 for the Knicks. The Lakers went to the line 30 times and made 25.
The number to know: 7 more made threes for the Lakers than for the Knicks, which covered the gap in the final score.
Team Stats
| Knicks | Stat | Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| 35-82 | Field Goals | 35-81 |
| 42.7% | FG % | 43.2% |
| 8-34 | 3-Pointers | 15-44 |
| 23.5% | 3P % | 34.1% |
| 19-21 | Free Throws | 25-30 |
| 90.5% | FT % | 83.3% |
| 47 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 23 | Assists | 20 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 23 | Fouls | 20 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 23 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Knicks | 47.6% | 16.5% | 25.0% | 0.232 |
 Lakers | 52.5% | 12.1% | 24.5% | 0.309 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Knicks vs Lakers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, March 8, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Knicks MSG Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
- Arena
- Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Knicks vs Lakers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Knicks last 5
- W @ Nuggets 142-103 Mar 6, 2026
- L vs Thunder 100-103 Mar 4, 2026
- W @ Raptors 111-95 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Spurs 114-89 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Bucks 127-98 Feb 27, 2026
Lakers last 5
- W vs Pacers 128-117 Mar 6, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 113-120 Mar 5, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 110-101 Mar 3, 2026
- W vs Kings 128-104 Mar 1, 2026
- W @ Warriors 129-101 Feb 28, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 1, 2026 Lakers @ Knicks 100-112
More NBA Games on Mar 8, 2026
- Final
Boston Celtics1-1109
Cleveland Cavaliers1-198Top: Mitchell 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks1-292
Toronto Raptors2-1122Top: Barrett 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0110
Miami Heat0-3121Top: Cunningham 26 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1118
New Orleans Pelicans0-3138Top: III 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets3-0120
San Antonio Spurs1-2145Top: Wembanyama 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2130
Milwaukee Bucks0-391Top: Banchero 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1111
Portland Trail Blazers2-0131Top: Henderson 28 PTSBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-2110
Sacramento Kings0-3126Top: Monk 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-199
Phoenix Suns1-1111Top: Booker 30 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Knicks vs Lakers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Knicks host the Pistons Oct 27; Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27.
Knicks vs Lakers FAQs
Who won Knicks vs Lakers on Mar 8, 2026?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New York Knicks 110-97 on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 35 points.
What are the Knicks and Lakers records?
After this game the Knicks were 41-24 and the Lakers were 39-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Knicks vs Lakers?
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 25 for the Knicks. Luka Dončić scored 35 for the Lakers.
Who leads the Knicks vs Lakers season series?
The Knicks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Knicks vs Lakers game?
The Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Feb 1, 2026 at home.
Where was Knicks vs Lakers played?
At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the score by quarter in Knicks vs Lakers?
Knicks-Lakers: Q1 23-31, Q2 26-23, Q3 20-34, Q4 28-22.
What is next for the Knicks and Lakers?
Knicks host the Pistons on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET.