NBA 2018-19, Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks: Preview and Prediction

New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Injury updates

Kyle Kuzma (low back contusion)- QUESTIONABLE

LeBron James (strained left groin)- OUT

Rajon Rondo (ring finger)- OUT

Michael Beasley (personal)- OUT

Isaac Bonga, Alex Caruso, and Johnathan Williams- G League.

Knicks:

Mitchell Robinson (sprained left ankle)- QUESTIONABLE

Kristaps Porzingis (left knee)- OUT

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How things might unfold

The Knicks have been horrible throughout the season. They have a weak defense and possess an unimpressive offense.

The Lakers are without LeBron, but have shown some good signs in all the losses, and this Knicks team is not expected to be tough work for them. The team now depends a lot on Josh Hart and Pope to score some numbers, and both of them have looked good lately.

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Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers to beat New York Knicks