The Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 6th, 2017. Here is all the information you need to watch the game.
The Los Angeles Lakers andNew York Knickswill face each other for the final time this season tonight. The Knicks were able to defeat the Lakers 118-112 at the Staples Center on December 11th. Can the Lakers return the favor on the Knicks home court tonight?
Both teams are looking to get a win to help get things on track. For the Knicks, the playoffs are still a real possibility; but landing in the top-five of the 2017 NBA Draft is as well. The Lakers wouldn’t mind landing another top pick to add to their already impressive group of youngsters.
This is a game that the Knicks need to win with the schedule they have coming up. Following tonight’s game, the Knicks play three out of four games against playoff teams heading into the All-Star break. Getting a victory tonight would give them some momentum to try and finish the first half strong.
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They will be getting some help tonight, as point guardDerrick Rosewill be returning to the lineup. Rose has missed the previous four games because of an ankle injury, but head coachJeff Hornaceksaid that he is ready to go.
But, the Knicks will not have their whole lineup intact tonight. Starting centerJoakim Noahwill be out of the lineup tonight because of a hamstring injury. Noah was injured against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night, as he played only six minutes.
The Knicks should be able to overcome the loss of Noah; they have lost only once this season whenever Noah has sat out, winning five of six games.
Date: February 6th, 2017
Start time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: New York City, New York
Stadium: Madison Square Garden
TV Info: MSG,Spectrum Sportsnet
Radio: ESPN NY 98.7, 710 AM ESPN / 1330 AM ESPN DEPORTES
Live Stream:NBA League Pass
Here are the projected starting lineups for tonight’s game
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