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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 126–118 on March 9 at Intuit Dome, with Kawhi Leonard and Bennedict Mathurin combining for 57 points to secure the victory. Leonard led the Clippers with 29 points while Mathurin added 28, helping Los Angeles shoot 46.2% from the field and connect on 18 three-pointers. The Knicks countered with Karl-Anthony Towns's 35 points and Jalen Brunson's 28, though New York's 19 turnovers proved costly despite shooting 51.1% and hauling in 51 rebounds. The Clippers' fourth-quarter surge—38 points in the final period—proved decisive, outscoring New York 38–37 down the stretch after trailing through much of the contest. Los Angeles's defensive rating of 115.6 and 12 steals limited New York's offensive efficiency to 115.6, while the Knicks' 32 assists couldn't overcome their ball-handling issues. The game finished below the Vegas total of 220.5, as both teams prioritized half-court defense in stretches. The result strengthens the Clippers' playoff positioning in the Western Conference.