Preview: Lakers at Knicks NEW YORK (Interstat) — A marquee interconference matchup awaits at Madison Square Garden on Sunday when the New York Knicks host the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams enter with top-tier records, though recent form diverges. The Knicks (30-18) have won four of their last five, including a dominant 119-92 road victory over Toronto on Wednesday. The Lakers (28-18), meanwhile, are looking to rebound from a lopsided 129-99 loss in Cleveland that same night, which snapped a two-game winning streak. The spotlight will shine on the individual duel between Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and Knicks two-way force OG Anunoby. Doncic is in the midst of a phenomenal January, averaging 33.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 8.6 assists over his last 10 games. That stretch includes four triple-doubles, most recently a 38-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist performance in a win over Denver on Jan. 20. However, he and the Lakers were held under 100 points in the blowout loss to the Cavaliers. Anunoby has been instrumental in New York’s success, providing lockdown defense and efficient scoring. He is averaging 17.9 points over his last 10 contests and is coming off a 26-point, five-assist, two-block effort in the win against Toronto. His ability to impact the game on both ends will be critical against Doncic and the Lakers’ high-powered attack. For Los Angeles, consistency remains the quest. The team has followed impressive wins with puzzling losses recently. Beyond Doncic, production from veterans like LeBron James and Deandre Ayton, who had 10 points in the loss to Cleveland, will be needed. The Knicks have found a rhythm, winning seven of their last 10 at home. The backcourt pairing of Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, who combined for 52 points against the Raptors, offers additional scoring punch alongside Anunoby. This game serves as a key benchmark for both squads ahead of the All-Star break. The Lakers begin a four-game road trip with this contest, while the Knicks open a brief two-game homestand before heading back on the road. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. EST at Madison Square Garden.