One year ago today, the New York Knicks faced off against LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers, suffering a loss of 128-112 at Madison Square Garden.
Shortly after that game, JJ Redick’s team made a significant trade, acquiring Luka Doncic in what many consider one of the biggest trades in NBA history.
Now, exactly 365 days later, these two prominent teams are set to clash once more at Madison Square Garden before the All-Star Game. Presently, the Knicks are positioned near the top of the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are navigating the middle of a fiercely competitive Western Conference.
Lakers vs. Knicks: Key Details
- When: February 1st, 7pm ET
- Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York)
- Channel: NBC
- Streaming: DIRECTV (offers a free trial)
This matchup is particularly intriguing, as it might be LeBron’s final appearance at the Garden if he decides to retire after the 2025-26 season, which would certainly be a shock.
Lakers vs. Knicks Game Time
Today’s game is set to tip off at 7pm ET.
Watching Lakers vs. Knicks for Free
If you don’t have cable, you can use a live TV streaming service to catch the game for free.
DIRECTV is a personal favorite for watching live basketball without charge. They offer a 5-day free trial, and their plans can include NBC at different price points. You can subscribe to MyNews for $39.99 a month or MySports for $69.99 a month to access NBC.
NBA NBC Coverage
This evening also marks the launch of Basketball Night in America, featuring NBC Sports’ new weekly on-site NBA studio show starting at 6 p.m. ET.
The show will be hosted by NBC Sports’ Malia Taylor, joined by Hall of Famers like Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady, with each episode located at various NBA arenas over the season.
Adding to the excitement, WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will be a special contributor starting today and will return to the studio for the Knicks-Thunder game in Oklahoma City on March 29th.
