Knicks play the Lakers in non-conference play

Los Angeles Lakers (9-9, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New York Knicks (9-8, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles travels to New York for a non-conference matchup.

The Knicks have gone 4-5 in home games. New York is fourth in the Eastern Conference shooting 36.4% from deep, led by Quentin Grimes shooting 50.0% from 3-point range.

The Lakers are 2-4 on the road. Los Angeles is 5-2 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 15.9 turnovers per game.

TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 20.4 points, 10 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Knicks. Derrick Rose is averaging 12.6 points over the last 10 games for New York.

Anthony Davis is averaging 24.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 blocks for the Lakers. Russell Westbrook is averaging 19.3 points over the last 10 games for Los Angeles.

LAST 10 GAMES: Knicks: 4-6, averaging 101.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 20.9 assists, 7.1 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 42.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.3 points per game.

Lakers: 4-6, averaging 107.1 points, 47.4 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 8.0 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.1 points.

INJURIES: Knicks: Taj Gibson: out (groin), Mitchell Robinson: out (concussion protocol).

Lakers: Trevor Ariza: out (ankle), Austin Reaves: out (hamstring), Kendrick Nunn: out (knee).

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