Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 7, 2026

Jalen Brunson's 26 points and sharp floor management—7 assists, 3 rebounds—anchored New York's second-half surge, as the Knicks outpaced the Clippers 123–111 in a game that soared well above the market total of 223.5. The combined final of 234 landed 10.5 points over the closing line, rewarding over bettors while DAGGER's pregame lean to the under came up short.

The game's arc hinged on a pivotal third quarter. After a tightly contested first half—107 combined points—the two teams erupted for 70 combined points in Q3, the game's highest-scoring frame, with New York's defense tightening just enough to edge out Los Angeles in the quarter's scoring battle (39–31). The Knicks' complementary pieces accelerated the pace: Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds while orchestrating from the floor with 7 assists, and OG Anunoby added 20 points. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard (25 pts, 4 ast), James Harden (23 pts, 9 ast), and Ivica Zubac (22 pts, 11 reb) kept Los Angeles competitive, but the weight of New York's balanced attack—a reflection of the Knicks' 116.7 scoring average over their last 10 games—proved too much in the decisive stretch. The fourth quarter (57 combined points) saw New York's lead hold firm, sealing the over and punishing the conservative closing number.