The Knicks may have won the first battle, but the Lakers think they have found their saviors. Â Yes, Steve Nash and Pao Gasol have returned for the second match-up of these two teams. Â The last time these two teams met in New York, they both watched from the bench. Â Kobe Bryant and Carmelo Anthony are both leading the league in scoring so this will be a very high scoring game if these two get hot. Â The Lakers have seemed to start turning things around and look to continue their winning streak.
Steve Nash is a huge addition for the Lakers as he fits into the D’Antoni offense. Â However, don’t sleep on the Knicks who remain one of the best teams in the league right now. Â Amar’e Stoudemire did travel with the team, but will not play today. Â The Knicks have filled his void very nicely almost to the point that he may be a bench player.
I think Kobe is more pumped for this game and will continue his 30 points a game streak. Â He knows how to play on Christmas and how to defend his stadium. Â I think the Lakers come out with the win. Â The Knicks will hang around, but the Lakers are on a roll right now. Â Lakers vs. Knicks, who you takin?







