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Crypto.com Arena is where the New York Knicks (41-23) and Los Angeles Lakers (38-25) will meet on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET. Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the players to watch when these two teams hit the hardwood.
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Knicks vs. Lakers: March 8 Viewing Options
- Game day: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Game time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ABC
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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Knicks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.3% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.7% | 7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 46.1 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.3 | 4 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 4 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.0 | 14 |
Lakers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 49.9% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 48.4% | 26 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.9 | 29 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.0 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 19 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.9 | 15 |
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Knicks vs. Lakers Top Players
Knicks
- Jalen Brunson scores 26.2 points per game this season for the Knicks, also adding 3.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists.
- Towns contributes with 19.7 points, 2.8 assists and 11.9 rebounds per outing.
- Among active players, the Knicks are led by Brunson from long distance. He connects on 2.8 shots from deep per game.
- Mikal Bridges averages 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks per game.
Lakers
- Luka Doncic holds the top spot on the Lakers scoring and assist lists among active players, tallying 32.5 points and 8.5 assists per game.
- Deandre Ayton's per-game averages this season are 12.6 points, 0.9 assists and 8.2 rebounds.
- Doncic knocks down 3.7 threes per game.
- Jake LaRavia's 1.2 steals and Ayton's 0.9 blocks per game are important to the Lakers' defensive production.
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Knicks vs. Lakers Injury Report
Knicks
Knicks:
Miles McBride: Out (Ankle),
Landry Shamet: Questionable (Neck)
Lakers
Lakers:
LeBron James: Questionable (Elbow),
Maxi Kleber: Questionable (Back)
Knicks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Bucks | W 127-98 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Spurs | W 114-89 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Raptors | W 111-95 | Away |
| 3/4/2026 | Thunder | L 103-100 | Home |
| 3/6/2026 | Nuggets | W 142-103 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Lakers | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Clippers | - | Away |
| 3/11/2026 | Jazz | - | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Warriors | - | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
Lakers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2026 | Warriors | W 129-101 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Kings | W 128-104 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Pelicans | W 110-101 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Nuggets | L 120-113 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Pacers | W 128-117 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Knicks | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Bulls | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 3/16/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
| 3/18/2026 | Rockets | - | Away |
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