BOTTOM LINE: New York is looking to continue its six-game win streak with a victory over Washington. The Wizards are 8-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington averages 15.2 turnovers per game and is 7-6 when it wins the turnover battle.

Karl-Anthony Towns makes the All-Star cut behind New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson.

NEW YORK — The Lakers are used to putting on a show when they’re at Madison Square Garden. But for most of Sunday night, they watched a show they probably wouldn’t want reruns of: The Knicks beating them up on the offensive glass and creating a barrage of open three-pointers.

Basketball fans are excited for a marvelous game as the New York Knicks face the Los Angeles Lakers. The highly anticipated game is set for Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have key players sidelined due to injuries.

The New York Knicks have another challenge to overcome to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks.