The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Los Angeles Lakers (Luka) at 1.45 — an implied 64% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Los Angeles Lakers (Luka): closed 1.45 (64%)
• New York Knicks (Jordan): closed 2.60 (36%)

New York Knicks (Jordan) v Los Angeles Lakers (Luka) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-15New York Knicks (Jordan) 73-90 Los Angeles Lakers (Luka)