Lakers vs. Knicks live score, results, highlights from LeBron James’ return to Madison Square Garden

LeBron James will play inside of Madison Square Garden for the first time since 2020 when the Lakers face the Knicks on Tuesday night.

The four-time MVP only participated in Los Angeles’ home game against New York during the 2021-22 season, and he missed both matchups in 2020-21. James sat out Monday’s contest against the Nets because of left ankle soreness, but he is expected to play on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

James will not only be looking to lead the Lakers to a win, but also cut down the gap between himself and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. James is just 117 points away from passing Abdul-Jabbar, who has been the career points leader for more than three decades.

Can James deliver yet another scintillating performance at MSG?

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates from Lakers vs. Knicks on Tuesday. Follow along with all of the action right here.

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Lakers vs. Knicks score

Lakers vs. Knicks live score, results, highlights from LeBron James’ return to Madison Square Garden

First quarter:

7:35 p.m. — We’re underway at MSG as Brunson gets into the lane and opens the scoring with a floater. 

Pre-game

7:30 p.m. — The Knicks will start with Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Jericho Sims.

Starters. pic.twitter.com/JU1cDjmdIb

— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 1, 2023

7:10 p.m. — The Lakers will start with Lonnie Walker IV, Troy Brown Jr., LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Anthony Davis.

Lonnie & Troy & Rui & AD & Bron#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/zgjvJ2Yfdv

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 1, 2023

7:05 p.m. — Lakers head coach Darvin Ham on LeBron’s scoring feats

“I never thought I’d see anyone walk down Kareem’s record. Here we are.”

Darvin Ham on LeBron being 117 points away from the all-time scoring record 👑 pic.twitter.com/UY6AIirbxB

— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2023

7:00 p.m. — LeBron James continues to close in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s scoring record. How many will he score tonight?

117 away

King Countdown pic.twitter.com/84cSpdWejM

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 31, 2023

6:53 p.m. — A huge boost for the Lakers with both Anthony Davis and LeBron James set to play at MSG.

Darvin Ham expects both Anthony Davis and LeBron James to be available to play, though they’ll go through their warmups before final determination.

It also looks like Davis will be able to push his minutes limit up enough for him to return to the starting lineup.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) January 31, 2023

What channel is Lakers vs. Knicks on?

• Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31
• TV channel: TNT
• Live streaming: Sling TV

Lakers vs. Knicks will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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Lakers vs. Knicks start time

• Date: Tuesday, Jan. 31
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Lakers vs. Knicks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Lakers schedule 2022-23

Here are Los Angeles’ next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:

Knicks schedule 2022-23

Here are New York’s next five games of the 2022-23 regular season: