Knicks Plagued by Turnovers in Loss to Clippers

New York commits 20 turnovers in second straight sloppy defeat

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The New York Knicks suffered their second consecutive loss, falling 126-118 to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. The Knicks were plagued by turnovers, committing 20 giveaways that led to 24 points for the Clippers. Despite a strong scoring performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who had 33 points, the Knicks couldn't overcome their sloppy play.

Why it matters

The Knicks' back-to-back losses in Los Angeles have raised concerns about their ability to take care of the ball, which has been a focus for coach Mike Brown. Turnovers have been an issue for the Knicks, who are trying to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The details

The Knicks' turnovers came at critical moments, with Jalen Brunson and Landry Shamet each committing a turnover in the final 3:05 to seal the defeat. OG Anunoby was the sloppiest, with four turnovers, while Brunson, Towns, and Josh Hart each had three. The Knicks' defense also struggled, allowing the Clippers to score 126 points.

  • The Knicks lost to the Lakers on Sunday, committing 18 turnovers in that game.
  • Monday's loss to the Clippers came a day after the Knicks' defeat against the Lakers.

The players

Mike Brown

The head coach of the New York Knicks, who made an impassioned plea to his players about taking care of the ball prior to the game.

Jalen Brunson

The Knicks' point guard, who committed a key turnover in the final minutes of the game.

Landry Shamet

The Knicks' backup shooting guard, who also committed a turnover in the final minutes of the game.

Karl-Anthony Towns

The Knicks' center, who scored a team-high 33 points on 12-for-16 shooting.

OG Anunoby

The Knicks' forward, who had a team-high four turnovers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Knicks will look to regroup as they face a softer schedule in the coming weeks, with six of their next seven games against teams with losing records.

The takeaway

The Knicks' inability to take care of the ball has been a recurring issue, and it cost them in back-to-back losses in Los Angeles. If the Knicks want to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race, they will need to shore up their ball-handling and decision-making.