Luka Dončić (30 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists) and LeBron James (22 points, six assists) did their thing as usual. But fans and pundits alike lamented L.A.'s second-half struggles, among other disappointments:

The Lakers were competitive for two and a half quarters against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, but they faded afterward.

Los Angeles Lakers targets Keon Ellis and De'Andre Hunter were swapped for one another in a Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers deal.

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher asserted that being traded in the NBA is a "traumatic experience" that's more difficult than fans realize.

Playoff contenders go toe-to-toe at the World’s Most Famous Arena on Sunday night, with Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks set to host LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.

NEW YORK (AP) — OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night to spoil LeBron James' 32nd game at Madison Square Garden.

Landry Shamet finished 8-of-13 from the field, including 6-of-10 on 3-pointers, in Sunday’s win over the Lakers.

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