LA Clippers 111, New York Knicks 123
NBA · 2026-01-07 · Winner: New York Knicks
New York Knicks defeated LA Clippers 123–111 on 2026-01-07 in NBA play, a 12-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:55 swung win probability 28% → 54%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why LA Clippers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 31 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 111 |
| New York Knicks | 27 | 24 | 39 | 33 | 123 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q1 6:55 swung win probability 28% → 54%.
Why LA Clippers lost
- Lost Q4 24-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q1 6:55 (win probability 28% → 54% for the home side).
- Shot 51.6% eFG vs a 55.9% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q1 6:55 | 28% → 54% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q4 7:07 | 87% → 100% |