Life without Jalen Brunson was predictably difficult. Especially in crunch time. With Captain Clutch inactive because of a sprained ankle, the Knicks scored just 10 points in the final seven minutes and were overwhelmed down the stretch in a 105-95 Friday night loss to the Clippers.

The Knicks' offense struggled without Jalen Brunson, shooting just 39 percent from the field in their 105-95 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

James Harden went off for 27 points, Kawhi Leonard chipped in 20, and the Los Angeles Clippers handled business against the New York Knicks, securing a 105-95 win on

James Harden scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 20 and the Los Angeles Clippers held off the New York Knicks 105-95 in the NBA on Saturday (March 8, 2025). The Knicks, who are third in the East, dropped their third in a row including an overtime loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers a night earlier.

James Harden finishes with 27 points and Kawhi Leonard scores 20 as the Clippers hold off a late bid by the New York Knicks in a 105-95 win.

James Harden has 27 points, Kawhi Leonard adds 20 and the Clippers hold off a New York team playing without All-Star Jalen Brunson, 105-95, winning two games in a row for the first time in nearly