A powerhouse clash takes place on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the New York Knicks. Depending on what happens at the end of the year, this could also be the last time we see LeBron James grace the Madison Square Garden floor. As a result, do not be surprised to see him trying to put on a show on a national stage tonight.
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Jalen Brunson to score 30+ points (+158)
Luka Doncic to score 35+ points (+126)
Lakers vs Knicks Same Game Parlay odds: +396
Jalen Brunson to score 30+ points (+158)
The Lakers continue to have defensive issues, ranking 23rd in the league in defensive rating over the last 10 games. One man who could definitely exploit that is Jalen Brunson. He has not had the best start to 2026 so far, managing 30 or more points just twice. However, matched up against a poor defensive team and his former Dallas teammate in Luka Doncic, he could be in for a big night. Last season he averaged 28 points per game against the Lakers. Now L.A. has Deandre Ayton protecting the paint, so Brunson might actually have an easier time finishing in the paint once he breaks down his man. The Knicks’ star has also made 40% or better from 3-point range in 3 of his last 4 games. He could do damage against a Lakers team 24th in opponent 3-pointers made per game over the last 10 games. Expect a bounce-back performance from Brunson tonight.
Luka Doncic to score 35+ points (+126)
One man who does not need to bounce back from anything is Doncic. He has managed to score 35 or more points in 3 of his last 6 games, which includes a 46-point effort against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Over his last 9 games overall he is averaging 34 points per game and on a stage as grand as Madison Square Garden, it would not be surprising to see him exceed this. Expect him to try and target Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns in pick-and-roll situations, too. With the Knicks’ center not being a great defender and Brunson giving up a size advantage to Doncic, the Slovenian should be able to get what he wants on offense. Over the last 10 games the Knicks are in the bottom 10 of the league in opponent free-throw attempts per game. Doncic will have a great chance of taking advantage of this to boost his scoring numbers.
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