Clippers Defeat Knicks, Reach .500 Mark

Kawhi Leonard and Bennedict Mathurin lead Clippers to victory over New York Knicks.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 126-118 at Intuit Dome on Monday night, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 29 points and Bennedict Mathurin adding 28 points. The win helped the Clippers climb back to a .500 record of 32-32, the first time they've reached that mark since early November.

Why it matters

The Clippers have been struggling to find consistency this season, but this win over the Knicks represents an important milestone as they try to improve their playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The details

The Clippers were led by the strong performances of Kawhi Leonard, who scored 29 points, and Bennedict Mathurin, who added 28 points. The win helped the Clippers reach a .500 record of 32-32, the first time they've been at that mark since early November.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Kawhi Leonard

A star forward for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Bennedict Mathurin

A young guard who is a key contributor for the Clippers this season.

New York Knicks

The opposing team that the Clippers defeated.

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What they’re saying

“This was a big win for us as we try to get back on track and make a push for the playoffs.”

— Kawhi Leonard (Los Angeles Times)

The takeaway

The Clippers' victory over the Knicks represents an important step in their efforts to improve their playoff positioning in the Western Conference after a rocky start to the season.