Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks — 126:118, NBA

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118, using a high-volume three-point attack to overcome New York’s efficiency and edge on the glass. Los Angeles knocked down 18 threes on 39 attempts, a major separator in an otherwise competitive game in which the Knicks shot 64.0% from the field (32-of-50) and controlled the rebounding battle 51-36. New York was powered by Karl-Anthony Towns, who led all scorers with 35 points, and Jalen Brunson, who added 28. The Knicks also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 32 assists, and repeatedly generated quality looks inside and in the midrange. Despite those advantages, their 14-of-40 performance from three left them needing to win the possession battle by an even larger margin to offset the Clippers’ perimeter scoring. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard delivered 29 points and set the tone as a primary scoring option in key stretches, while Bennedict Mathurin provided a major offensive lift with 28 points. Darius Garland added 23 points and helped organize the offense as Los Angeles finished with 25 assists. The Clippers’ ability to convert from deep and keep pace offensively when New York was scoring efficiently ultimately allowed them to maintain control late. Going forward, this result reinforces a clear formula for Los Angeles: when their three-point volume and shot-making are on, they can beat teams even when they lose the rebounding margin. For New York, the offensive efficiency and passing were strong indicators, but the loss highlights how difficult it is to win when an opponent wins the three-point math by a significant margin.