The market's verdict

The betting market closed with New York Knicks (Larry) at 1.75 — an implied 53% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Los Angeles Lakers (Jordan): closed 1.95 (47%)
• New York Knicks (Larry): closed 1.75 (53%)

Los Angeles Lakers (Jordan) — recent form

• 2026-08-09New York Knicks (Tatum) 70-82 Los Angeles Lakers (Jordan)
• 2026-08-08New York Knicks (Zion) 96-80 Los Angeles Lakers (Jordan)
• 2026-08-08New York Knicks (Lenny) 41-56 Los Angeles Lakers (Jordan)

New York Knicks (Larry) — recent form

• 2026-08-01New York Knicks (Larry) 66-62 Los Angeles Lakers (Donovan)
• 2026-08-01New York Knicks (Larry) 69-68 Los Angeles Lakers (Zion)
• 2026-07-29New York Knicks (Larry) 44-62 Los Angeles Lakers (Wemby)
• 2026-07-29New York Knicks (Larry) 62-100 Los Angeles Lakers (Zion)
• 2026-07-25New York Knicks (Larry) 58-79 Los Angeles Lakers (Wemby)