Sometimes Tuesdays could be just as bad as Mondays, with sights on the weekend so far off that just getting home from work and sleeping is worth looking forward to.





But Tuesday night's game featuring the Knicks and Lakers showed just how exciting the early week can be, as the two up-and-coming teams put up one of the most epic — if not the most epic — games of the season.

VIDEO: The Lakers and Knicks went nuts for two minutes: https://t.co/shv6zogpgj pic.twitter.com/wdlvmSWlc8 — Deadspin (@Deadspin) December 13, 2017

The back-and-forth matchup — which went all the way to the fourth quarter — was highlighted by young stars Lonzo Ball and Kristaps Porzingis.





It was Ball's first time playing at Madison Square Garden, and he put out a pretty good stat line (17 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists) in addition to a few highlights.

Lonzo Ball gets up and hammers home the one-handed jam!



The @Lakers lead the @nyknicks 74-71 in Q3 on @ESPNNBA. pic.twitter.com/iEzPnx4gV7 — NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2017

Porzingis, on the other hand, was on fire, finishing the night with 37 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist. He even managed to make some serious ego-shattering blocks on the court.

The 濾 will be having none of that! ❌ pic.twitter.com/vXjQ2BpuT1 — NBA TV (@NBATV) December 13, 2017

The excitement reached its pinnacle in the third quarter, where both teams exchanged baskets for two straight minutes that resulted in 10 points for both New York and Los Angeles.

The @Lakers and @nyknicks go back and forth for eight consecutive made shots!



Lonzo Ball has 10 PTS just in Q3.



Porzingis is up to 29 PTS overall.#LakeShow #Knicks pic.twitter.com/oT2Qqf7Mvb — NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2017

The Knicks pulled out the W in this overtime thriller, winning 113-109. Ladies and gents, the future of the NBA is bright, and most importantly, fun.





After a Tuesday night game this exciting, don't even try going to sleep. Bask in the excitement, NBA fans!