New York Knicks v LA Clippers: what the numbers say
New York Knicks meet LA Clippers at Madison Square Garden, Monday 11:00am (NBA). LA Clippers have won 34 of the 48 meetings with New York Knicks since 2001.
The big picture
New York Knicks come in 14th on the ladder; LA Clippers are 24th. New York Knicks have the higher position to protect.
New York Knicks are 4–4 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 110 points for and 105.1 against.
LA Clippers are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 109.1 points for and 115.6 against.
Form
New York Knicks have won four of their last five and most recently beat Chicago Bulls 135–105.
LA Clippers have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Miami Heat 116–117.
LA Clippers have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2001: New York Knicks 14, LA Clippers 34.
Last time out (2025-26), LA Clippers won 126–118 at Intuit Dome.
Biggest margin between these two: LA Clippers by 31 points in 2014-15 (111–80).
Players to watch
For New York Knicks, watch Jalen Brunson (25.6 points a game, 21 rebounds in 2026-27) and Karl-Anthony Towns (19.9 points a game, 109 rebounds in 2026-27).
For LA Clippers, watch Darius Garland (20.9 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Rui Hachimura (14.7 points a game, 39 rebounds in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Knicks have won 16 of their last 21 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Knicks go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
