Lakers 113, Knicks 96

NEW YORK — The Lakers won their fourth consecutive game to start their seven-game trip. After a day of practice in Orlando on Saturday, they finish with games Sunday against the Magic, Monday against the Charlotte Bobcats and Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in tonight’s victory over New York, topping his career average of 30.4 points at Madison Square Garden. Bryant didn’t play a minute in the fourth quarter as the Lakers won their eight in a row over the Knicks. They also are 2-0 while wearing their 1971-72 throwback uniforms.