The LA Clippers defense bared its teeth in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 105-95. LA held New York to 6-for-22 shooting, including 0-for-7 from deep to give the Knicks their second straight loss in Los Angeles. James Harden finished the game with 27 points, seven assists, three rebounds and two blocks.
Ty Lue's team also got a big lift from Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard and Nic Batum. The trio combined for 53 points, 25 rebounds and 10 assists. Kris was the only starter who did not reach double-digit points.
Karl Anthony-Towns carried the Knicks, who played without the injured Jalen Brunson. The point guard sprained his knee against the LA Lakers less than 24 hours ago. Mikal Bridges contributed 22 points, five assists and four rebounds.

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New York Knicks vs LA Clippers player stats and box score
New York Knicks player stats and box score
LA Clippers player stats and box score
New York Knicks vs LA Clippers Game Summary
The New York Knicks continued a four-game West Coast swing on Friday with a matchup against the LA Clippers. New York took on the Clippers less than 24 hours after an emotional 113-109 overtime loss to the LA Lakers. Jalen Brunson, who sprained an ankle against the LA Lakers, was on the inactive list heading into the Clippers game.
James Harden started hot, scattering 10 points with four assists to lead the Clippers to a 31-25 first-quarter lead. Nic Batum backed him up with eight points, while Ivica Zubac added six.
Without Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with a 14-point and seven-rebound first-half performance. Mikal Bridges contributed 10 points, three rebounds and two assists. The Knicks trailed 60-54 at halftime.
New York clamped down on defense to win the third quarter 24-19. The Knicks held the Clippers to 6-for-21 shooting in the period to inch within 79-78 of the home team.
The Clippers flipped the script in the fourth quarter with their own stellar defensive play. James Harden and Co. outscored the Knicks 26-17 in the final period to win 105-95.
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