Key Takeaways:
- Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 20 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high seven assists
- The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 123-111 to halt their four-game losing run
- The Knicks executed a decisive 24-7 surge spanning the third and fourth quarters to seize control
Match Overview
The New York Knicks put an end to their four-game losing streak on Wednesday night with a 123-111 victory at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a standout performance, tallying 20 points, pulling down 11 rebounds, and providing a season-best seven assists. Jalen Brunson led all Knicks scorers, producing 26 points in a closely contested encounter at Madison Square Garden.
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Towns Responds with Strong Fourth Quarter
Karl-Anthony Towns rebounded impressively after a subdued outing in Detroit on Monday, in which he attempted just four shots and finished with only six points and six turnovers in the Knicks’ 121-90 defeat. Against the Clippers, Towns turned the tide in the fourth quarter, recording 10 points to help the Knicks pull away decisively.
Key Performances and Game-Changing Run
OG Anunoby contributed 20 points while Miles McBride chipped in with 16 for New York. A crucial 24-7 run, initiated late in the third quarter and sustained into the fourth, transformed a four-point deficit into a commanding 105-92 lead for the hosts.
For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard amassed 25 points as they suffered only their second defeat in nine games. James Harden, returning after missing Monday’s match at Golden State due to right shoulder soreness, added 23 points and nine assists. Ivica Zubac finished with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and John Collins ended with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | 20 | 11 | 7 |
| Jalen Brunson | Knicks | 26 | 3 | 7 |
| OG Anunoby | Knicks | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| Miles McBride | Knicks | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 25 | 3 | 4 |
| James Harden | Clippers | 23 | 3 | 9 |
| Ivica Zubac | Clippers | 22 | 11 | 2 |
| John Collins | Clippers | 18 | 10 | 0 |
Momentum Shifts and Final Quarter Impact
The Clippers initially raced into a 14-5 advantage, but the Knicks responded with eight unanswered points, ensuring the match remained tight through the opening three quarters. The momentum swung with New York trailing 85-81 late in the third, before they closed on a strong run to edge ahead 90-87 moving into the final period.
Towns kickstarted the fourth quarter with a three-point play and a follow-up shot, before registering four more points during an 8-0 burst that boosted the Knicks’ cushion from five to thirteen points at 105-92.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Clippers are scheduled to visit Brooklyn on Friday
- The Knicks begin a four-game road stretch with a trip to Phoenix on Friday
