Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Prediction and Analysis for 1/7/2026

• Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks
• Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
• Broadcast: MSG

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This Wednesday, the New York Knicks (23-13) will challenge the Los Angeles Clippers (13-22) at Madison Square Garden.

In their most recent game, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Warriors with a score of 103-102. In terms of fouls, the Clippers committed 21 compared to the Warriors’ 18. The Clippers made just 10 of their 41 attempts from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Golden State shot 81.5% from the line, successfully converting 22 of 27 free throw attempts. On the boards, the Warriors recorded 40 rebounds (12 offensive and 28 defensive) and had 8 blocks. They tallied 27 assists and acquired 18 steals. Defensively, Los Angeles allowed their opponents to shoot at a rate of 38.0% from the field, surrendering 35 field goals out of 92 attempts. They assisted 25 times in this match while forcing 7 turnovers and accumulating 5 steals. In terms of rebounds, they secured 48, including 6 on the offensive end. The Clippers hit 19 of their 21 free throw tries, achieving a 90.5% free throw percentage. Los Angeles ended the game with a shooting percentage of 48.1% (37 out of 77) and converted 10 of 29 three-pointers.

Kawhi Leonard was significant in that game, finishing with 40.0% shooting from the field and contributing 5 assists. He played for 38 minutes and grabbed 12 rebounds, closing the game with 24 points on 10 of 25 shooting.

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As for the Clippers, they enter this matchup with a 13-22 record this season. Currently, they average 112.1 points per game (ranking 27th in the league), shooting at 47.3% from the field. The Clippers hit 36.4% of their three-point attempts (462 out of 1,269) and boast an 84.5% success rate from the free throw line. On average, Los Angeles grabs 40.6 rebounds and has dished out 828 assists this season, placing them 29th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over 15.3 times per game and commit 19.9 personal fouls on average.

Defensively, the Clippers induce their opponents to commit 13.3 turnovers per game while drawing 20.1 fouls. They rank 8th in assists allowed, with 905 given up this season. Opponents shoot 47.1% against them (1,444 of 3,063), and the Clippers concede 42.2 rebounds per game. Their opponents make 37.2% of three-pointers, and they rank 9th in terms of points allowed per game at 114.2.

In their previous game, the Knicks faced a loss against the Pistons, with a final score of 121-90. New York secured 25 defensive rebounds and 5 on the offensive end, totaling 30 rebounds in the match. They had 20 turnovers but managed to grab 7 steals during the contest. The Pistons committed 15 fouls, leading to 14 free-throw attempts for the Knicks, of which they converted 13 for a rate of 92.9%. New York shot 43.3% from three-point range, scoring 13 out of 30 attempts. Overall, the Knicks recorded 32 out of 76 for a field goal percentage of 42.1%. They allowed the Pistons to reach 54.7% shooting by conceding 47 baskets on 86 attempts, while the Pistons shot 51.6% from deep (16 of 31) and 68.8% from the charity stripe (11 of 16). When it came to rebounding, New York allowed Detroit to grab a total of 44 rebounds (14 offensive).

Jalen Brunson stood out for the Knicks in that game, scoring 25 points in 31 minutes while failing to record an assist. He made 10 of 21 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 47.6% and grabbed 3 rebounds.

This season, New York boasts a win-loss record of 23-13. They commit 20.8 fouls per game and hold an 80.5% free throw percentage. The team assists an average of 26.8 times per game, ranking 10th in the NBA, while averaging 13.7 turnovers. The Knicks have amassed 4,306 total points this season (119.6 points per game), while grabbing 45.8 boards per game. Offensively, they shoot 47.2%, ranking 15th in the league.

Defensively, the Knicks allow opponents to shoot 37.4% from beyond the arc (527 of 1,410), with opponents making 77.0% of their free throws. They allow 25.6 assists and 42.1 rebounds per game, which places them 10th and 8th in the league respectively. New York allows 115.1 points per game, ranking 12th, and they force opponents to commit 14.1 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 46.8% from the field (14th in the league).

Which team will come out on top in this NBA matchup?

Prediction: Take Los Angeles