The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 126–118 on Monday night, with Kawhi Leonard leading the charge with 29 points to help his team return to a .500 record for the first time since early November.
Bennedict Mathurin provided a strong boost off the bench with 28 points, while Darius Garland added 23 points and seven assists to support the Clippers’ offense. The team also knocked down 18 three-pointers, helping them maintain control of the game.
For New York, Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a big performance with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, while Jalen Brunson chipped in 28 points and eight assists.
Despite shooting efficiently and outrebounding Los Angeles, the Knicks could not complete a late comeback as the Clippers made crucial plays in the final minutes to secure the victory.
