Even with Kobe Bryant banned from the arena, the Knicks knew not to expect an easy game.
The Lakers certainly didn’t give them one.
The Knicks held off a late rally Tuesday night, handing the Lakers their season-high third straight loss with a 99-94 victory.
Bryant was suspended one game without pay earlier Tuesday for hitting San Antonio’s Manu Ginobili in the face late in the Lakers’ loss to the Spurs on Sunday.