Up next for Lakers: Sunday vs. New York

The Lakers haven't lost to the Knicks in nearly four years, but newcomer Amare Stoudemire has helped make New York one of the NBA's most improved teams this season.

January 08, 2011

Lakers tonight

VS. NEW YORK

When: 6:30.

Where: Staples Center.

On the air: TV: FS West; Radio: 710, 1330.

Records: Lakers 26-11, Knicks 21-14.

Record vs. Knicks (2009-10): 2-0.

Update: The improved Knicks are 11-7 on the road this season, including a 121-96 victory Friday in Phoenix. Amare Stoudemire's first season with New York has been a statistical success, the former Suns All-Star averaging 26.3 points and nine rebounds a game. The Lakers have won their last six games against the Knicks and haven't lost to them since February 2007.

—Mike Bresnahan

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