LeBron James hasn’t won the season — and couldn’t even win the Garden on Sunday.
After electrifying the place one more time in his first appearance in purple and gold on Broadway, James choked it away at the end, missing his last four shots and getting blocked by Mario Hezonja on a drive with 2 seconds left, as the Knicks posted a shocking, 124-123 matinee victory.
James’ 33-point, eight-assist rampage was wasted, disappointing the slew of Lakers’ fans on hand. Among the indignities of this Lakers season was getting swept by the Knicks, who rallied from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit.