New York Knicks @ Los Angeles Lakers
3-2, 2-1 Away
94
3-2, 2-1 Away
3-0, 2-0 Home
99
3-0, 2-0 Home
Game Information
12:30 AM, 8 November 1997
Attendance: 17,505
- Referees:
- Tommy Nunez Jr.
- Jack Nies
- Scott Foster
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 32-78 | 31-75 |
| Field Goal % | 41 | 41 |
| 3PT | 3-15 | 2-14 |
| Three Point % | 20 | 14 |
| FT | 27-29 | 35-47 |
| Free Throw % | 93 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 59 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Assists | 19 | 19 |
| Steals | 5 | 12 |
| Blocks | 6 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 32 | 28 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 15 | 10 |
| Fast Break Points | 0 | 0 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 33 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Regular Season Series
LAL lead 1-0
2025-26 Atlantic Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | 9 | .700 | - | W1 |
| Boston | 19 | 11 | .633 | 2 | W4 |
| Toronto | 18 | 14 | .563 | 4 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 16 | 13 | .552 | 4.5 | L2 |
| Brooklyn | 9 | 19 | .321 | 11 | W2 |
2025-26 Pacific Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 19 | 10 | .655 | - | L3 |
| Phoenix | 17 | 13 | .567 | 2.5 | W2 |
| Golden State | 16 | 15 | .516 | 4 | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 9 | 21 | .300 | 10.5 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 7 | 23 | .233 | 12.5 | L1 |
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