Although both teams were still looking for their first win at the 2019 Las Vegas Summer League, it was the New York Knicks that finally managed to scratch with a win over the Los Angeles Lakers, 117-96.
The Knicks managed to get off to a hot start by taking advantage of the team’s porous defense early on with a 9-0 run. A quick three-pointer from Zach Norvell Jr. was enough to deter their momentum momentarily and put the Lakers back into striking distance.
Kevin Knox was able to carry the load offensively for New York by leading all scorers with eight points and four rebounds in the first quarter.