- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA
- Broadcast: Peacock
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The New York Knicks (41-23) are gearing up to face the Los Angeles Clippers (31-32) this Monday at the Intuit Dome.
In their previous game, the Knicks dominated the Nuggets, securing a decisive 142-103 victory. New York accumulated 24 personal fouls, compared to Denver’s 19. The Knicks’ three-point shooting was less commendable, making only 8 of 40 attempts. Denver had a free throw success rate of 70%, hitting 21 of 30 shots. The Nuggets collected 31 rebounds (8 offensive, 23 defensive) and recorded 4 blocks. They tallied 30 assists and 6 steals. Defensively, the Knicks held Denver to a shooting percentage of 44.6%, allowing 37 field goals on 83 attempts. New York excelled with 44 assists, forced the Nuggets into 15 turnovers, and recorded 11 steals. They also secured 50 total rebounds, including 14 offensive boards, and finished with a stellar 76.2% from the free throw line, making 16 of 21 attempts. The Knicks concluded the game with a 57.9% field goal percentage, converting 55 out of 95 shots and nailing 16 of 34 from beyond the arc.
OG Anunoby played a crucial role in the last game, shooting an impressive 64.7% from the field, contributing 5 assists, and pulling down 7 rebounds in 32 minutes. He scored a total of 34 points, going 11 for 17 from the field.
The Knicks head into this matchup with a solid 41-23 record this season. They average 117.2 points per game (9th in the league) while shooting 47.3% from the field overall. New York boasts a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5% (944 of 2,516) and a free throw rate of 78.3%. As a unit, the Knicks average 46.1 rebounds per game and have dished out 1,754 total assists on the season, ranking 10th in the league for assists. They turn the ball over approximately 13.6 times per game and collectively commit about 20.4 personal fouls.
On defense, the Knicks force an average of 14.4 turnovers each game while drawing 19.4 fouls. They limit opponents to a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4% and rank 5th in the league by allowing an average of just 110.6 points per game. Opposing teams shoot 45.7% against them (2,519 of 5,509) and the Knicks concede about 41.3 rebounds per game, ranking 7th in the NBA for assists allowed, with a total of 1,578 assists relinquished this season.
In their last outing, the Clippers edged past the Grizzlies with a score of 123-120. The Clippers collected 28 defensive rebounds alongside 16 offensive boards for a total of 44 rebounds. They recorded 16 turnovers but also made 10 steals during the game. The Grizzlies committed 29 fouls, giving the Clippers 45 opportunities at the free-throw line, of which they successfully converted 37 for an 82.2% shooting rate. However, Los Angeles struggled with three-point shooting, managing only 4 of 17 attempts (23.5%). Overall, the Clippers shot 50% from the floor (41 of 82). Defensively, the Clippers allowed the Grizzlies to shoot 48.3% from the field, permitting them to score 42 of 87 attempts, while the Clippers finished with a 37.2% conversion rate from three, making 16 of 43 attempts, and hitting 20 of 24 free throws (83.3%). Los Angeles conceded 34 rebounds, 11 of which came from the offensive side.
Kawhi Leonard was instrumental in the Clippers’ win, making 8 of 15 shots for a shooting percentage of 53.3%. He gathered 5 rebounds and tallied 28 points in just 28 minutes, adding 2 assists to his stats.
Currently, the Clippers hold a record of 31-32 this season. Offensively, Los Angeles is shooting 48.1% from the field, ranking 5th in the league. They have scored a total of 7,093 points, averaging 112.6 points per game, and collect 41.1 rebounds on average. Their assist rate stands at 23.4 per game, placing them last in the NBA, and they average 14.9 turnovers. The Clippers commit approximately 18.8 personal fouls each game and boast a free throw shooting percentage of 83.2%.
Defensively, the Clippers rank 9th in points allowed per game, surrendering 112.2. They force an average of 13.7 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 46.4% from the field (ranking 11th in the league). Their defense allows opponents to score 36.7% on three-point attempts (848 of 2,311) and opponents connect at a rate of 79.4% from the charity stripe. Los Angeles allows 26.0 assists and 41.8 rebounds per game, ranking 10th and 6th in the league, respectively.
Who do you think will win tonight’s game spread?
Prediction: Choose New York
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