New York Knicks 97, Los Angeles Lakers 110
NBA · 2026-03-08 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated New York Knicks 110–97 on 2026-03-08 in NBA play, a 13-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:18 swung win probability 74% → 96%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 23 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 97 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 110 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 8:18 swung win probability 74% → 96%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Lost Q3 20-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 0:51 (win probability 92% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 47.6% eFG vs a 55.6% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q3 8:18 | 74% → 96% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 11–0 | Q3 0:51 | 92% → 100% |