New York Knicks 118, LA Clippers 126
NBA · 2026-03-09 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated New York Knicks 126–118 on 2026-03-09 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:15 swung win probability 82% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New York Knicks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | 24 | 31 | 26 | 37 | 118 |
| LA Clippers | 28 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 126 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q3 5:15 swung win probability 82% → 99%.
Why New York Knicks lost
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 5:15 (win probability 82% → 99% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 20-8.
- Outscored 22-12 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 9–0 | Q3 5:15 | 82% → 99% |
| New York Knicks | 8–0 | Q3 1:31 | 99% → 89% |