The market's verdict

The betting market closed with New York Knicks (Durant) at 1.10 — an implied 84% chance. The favourite delivered.

• New York Knicks (Durant): closed 1.10 (84%)
• Los Angeles Lakers (Zach): closed 5.80 (16%)

Los Angeles Lakers (Zach) — recent form

• 2026-08-01New York Knicks (Barry) 71-53 Los Angeles Lakers (Zach)

New York Knicks (Durant) — recent form

• 2026-07-08New York Knicks (Durant) 36-63 Los Angeles Lakers (Davis)
• 2026-07-05New York Knicks (Durant) 53-59 Los Angeles Lakers (Darius)