Clippers Defeat Knicks, 144-122
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting New York Knicks, 144-122, at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday.

Los Angeles won all four individual quarters in this game, maintaining the lead for all but a few minutes. They got their lead up to 32 points at times, leading by at least 15 points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. The Clippers out-rebounded the Knicks, 53-46, while out-assisting them, 36-20. Los Angeles shot 57 percent from the field and 49 percent from three-point range (16-of-33) while holding New York to 47 percent from the field and 31 percent from long range.

The Knicks (14-11) were led by Julius Randle, registering 22 points, four rebounds and three assists. Jalen Brunson had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Donte DiVicenzo and RJ Barrett scored 18 points apiece, Isaiah Hartenstein led the bench with 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks.

The Clippers (15-10) were led by Kawhi Leonard, collecting 36 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals on 12-of-16 from the field. Paul George provided 25 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Ivica Zubac totaled 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, while James Harden totaled 10 points, four rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks. Norman Powell led the bench with 16 points.

Both teams return to action Monday, with Los Angeles traveling to face the Indiana Pacers while New York stays west to play the Los Angeles Lakers.
Posted on: 12/16/2023 10:03 PM
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