The Lakers cut a 26-point deficit to six, but couldn’t complete the comeback in a 116-107 loss to the Knicks. Los Angeles is now 9-14 on the year.
Questions mounting after another Laker loss

Debby Wong-USA TODAY SportsA bad stretch of play is acceptable for a good team. But Lakers fans are justified in thinking something bigger might be afoot.
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Lakers can’t stop Carmelo and the Knicks

Debby Wong-USA TODAY SportsCarmelo leaves with sprained ankle

Debby Wong-USA TODAY SportsAnthony initially tried to play on it, but then left the game. Frank Isola of the New York Daily News reports that Anthony sprained his left ankle and his return to the game is doubtful.
The Knicks could afford to be cautious with Anthony in this game, with the team leading by as many as 26 points in the third quarter, although the Lakers did eventually close that deficit to just 13. Anthony left the game with 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting. He also had three rebounds and a steal.
Read Article >Magic throws the white flag

Al Bello#LOLakers strikes again


Melo’s off to a decent start

Al BelloReal cute, Jordan. You thought you were strong enough to meet Anthony at the rim. That was a nice thought.
Read Article >D’Antoni returns to New York with Lakers

Chris TrotmanThe NBA’s second-leading scorer will be spoon-fed motivation for the third time in three games.
The Knicks’ offense has only excelled under Woodson. While the Lakers’ age has been one proposed reason as to why they can’t score, New York’s team with four utilized players aged at 38 or older has one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA.
Read Article >Kobe has selective memory

Chris ChambersNBA schedule: Knicks host struggling Lakers

Jeff GrossThe complete schedule for Thursday and beyond can be viewed right here.
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