Los Angeles Lakers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 1, 2026

A sluggish second half turned what looked like a competitive matchup into a defensive showcase, as the Knicks held the Lakers to just 44 combined points after halftime to secure a 112–100 victory. The first 24 minutes told a different story: the teams combined for 108 points through two quarters, setting a brisk early pace. But New York clamped down in the third, when combined scoring dipped to 64—still the game's highest-scoring frame—before both teams collapsed offensively in the fourth, combining for just 40 points.

Luka Dončić led Los Angeles with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 8 assists, while LeBron James added 22 points and 6 assists. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby's 25 points and 8 rebounds anchored the defense, and Landry Shamet chipped in 23 points off the bench. Josh Hart rounded out New York's attack with 20 points and 4 rebounds. The Lakers, who've averaged 118.9 points per game over their last 10, fell well short of that mark; the Knicks, meanwhile, held firm with their season-long defensive identity after allowing just 102.3 per game in recent play.

DAGGER leaned under the 227.5 market total heading into the night, and it cashed decisively. The game's combined 212 points landed 15.5 below the line, a decisive gap driven by the second-half deceleration that neither team could overcome.