Clippers Dominate Knicks to Tie for Sixth in Tight Western Playoff Race

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard lead Los Angeles to a 126-113 victory, keeping the Knicks from clinching a playoff berth as injuries expose New York's depth issues.

James Harden scored 29 points, including 11 consecutive in a pivotal third-quarter run, and added six rebounds and six assists despite recent injury concerns.
Kawhi Leonard delivered 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, marking his seventh consecutive game with at least 23 points.
The Clippers' hot shooting, particularly an 8-of-11 performance from beyond the arc in the third quarter, fueled a decisive 32-10 run that turned the game in their favor.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 34 points and 13 rebounds, but New York fell to 5-5 without Jalen Brunson, who has missed 10 straight games with a sprained ankle.
The win ties the Clippers with the Golden State Warriors for sixth place in the Western Conference, the final guaranteed playoff spot, while the Knicks remain third in the East but have yet to secure a playoff berth.