The New York Knicks faced a crushing defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 126-113 as injuries continued to plague their roster. Already without their top two point guards, Jalen Brunson and Miles McBride, the Knicks lost Cameron Payne to an ankle sprain during the game. His absence left rookie Tyler Kolek as the sole ball-handler, who had shown promise with a record of 17 assists without turnovers in prior games. However, the Knicks struggled to maintain their early lead and could not recover after the Clippers surged ahead.

James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points, exploiting the Knicks' lack of defensive presence in the paint, particularly with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson on the floor. Towns had an outstanding performance with 32 points and 12 rebounds, while other players like OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges struggled to find their rhythm in the final quarter. Looking ahead, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau may need to adjust his lineup strategies to cope with the ongoing injury crisis.