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NBA: Harden, Leonard Power Clippers Past Knicks

James Harden and Kawhi Leonard combined for 56 points as the Los Angeles Clippers cruised to a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks. The Clippers shot a blistering 16-of-30 from three-point range to secure the win. Harden, showing no lingering effects from his recent foot injury, drained 6 of 9 from deep en route to 29 points. Leonard flirted with a triple-double, tallying 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, extending his streak of 23-plus point games to seven. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 34 points and 14 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 28 points. Mikal Bridges contributed 17 points and nine assists, but New York struggled in the absence of Jalen Brunson, who missed his 10th straight game.

NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: James Harden
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) looks to pass around New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Kawhi Leonard
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Kawhi Leonard
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives into New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Tyler Kolek
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek looks to pass the ball between LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and Kawhi Leonard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Josh Hart
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) looks to pass around LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns drives into LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Ben Simmons
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives past New York Knicks forward Precious Achiuwa during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Karl-Anthony Towns
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts in front of LA Clippers guard Norman Powell during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: James Harden
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) drives past New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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NBA basketball 2024-25 Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks: Kawhi Leonard
NBA 2024-25: Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks | Photo: AP/Adam Hunger

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to drive around New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York.

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