The Lakers didn’t make many shots and trailed the New York Knicks, 47-39, at halftime Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
In a matchup of two of the NBA’s worst teams, the Lakers shot 26.8% in the first half (11 for 41). Robert Sacre missed all six of his shots, Wayne Ellington missed four of five and Wesley Johnson missed six of eight.
The Lakers (13-34) were without Nick Young (sprained ankle) and then lost Jordan Hill during the first quarter because of a strained right quadriceps muscle. He will be evaluated again Monday.
In the Lakers’ defense, they were able to get to the free-throw line pretty easily, making 13 of 15 from the line in the first half.
Jordan Clarkson had eight points on two-for-six shooting.
Carmelo Anthony had 13 points for the Knicks (9-38).
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