Knicks look to extend win streak, face surging Lakers

The New York Knicks created some consternation and angst about their contender status during a recent slump, while the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their performance of late without a key piece of the rotation.

The Knicks attempt to earn a season-high tying sixth straight win Sunday night when they host the Lakers, who could get Austin Reeves back from a lengthy absence.

From Dec. 31-Jan. 19, the Knicks lost nine of 11 games, a stretch that coincided with owner James Dolan saying he...