Overview
- New York returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night seeking its first win of 2026 after a 121-90 rout in Detroit capped a four-game losing streak.
- Owner Jim Dolan set a lofty bar on WFAN, saying the Knicks "should win the Finals" and that the only banner the team intends to raise is an NBA championship.
- The Clippers have rebounded from a 6-21 start by winning seven of their last eight, holding opponents under 110 points in each of those victories.
- Injury reports list James Harden as probable for Los Angeles with right shoulder soreness, while Bradley Beal, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Derrick Jones Jr., and Chris Paul are out.
- The Knicks will be without Josh Hart (right ankle sprain) and Landry Shamet (right shoulder sprain) for the 7:30 p.m. ET tip at MSG.