The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus) at 1.52 — an implied 61% chance. The favourite delivered.

• New York Knicks (Jason): closed 2.35 (39%)
• Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus): closed 1.52 (61%)

New York Knicks (Jason) v Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus) — previous meetings

• 2026-08-11New York Knicks (Jason) 67-71 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-08-08New York Knicks (Jason) 77-64 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-08-06New York Knicks (Jason) 56-81 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-06-26New York Knicks (Jason) 36-54 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-06-25New York Knicks (Jason) 63-85 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-06-24New York Knicks (Jason) 15-17 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)
• 2026-06-23New York Knicks (Jason) 55-74 Los Angeles Lakers (Marcus)