New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 9, 2026

Los Angeles held off New York 126–118 in a game that delivered far more scoring than oddsmakers expected. The combined 244 points flew well past the market total of 218.5, landing 25.5 points over and cashing DAGGER's pregame OVER call.

The Clippers and Knicks traded offensive runs throughout. A balanced first half saw 119 combined points, with the Clippers' 28 and Knicks' 24 in Q1, then the second quarter erupted to 36 and 31 respectively for a 67-point second quarter. The third quarter cooled significantly—just 50 combined points—but the fourth quarter exploded, both teams combining for 75 points. That late surge proved decisive: Kawhi Leonard paced the Clippers with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Bennedict Mathurin added 28 points and 7 rebounds. Darius Garland chipped in 23 points and 7 assists as Los Angeles pulled away.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with a dominant 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jalen Brunson contributed 28 points and 8 assists. OG Anunoby added 22 points and 6 rebounds. New York's recent form showed 110.9 points per game over its last ten outings, while Los Angeles averaged 114.5—a modest edge that materialized in the final stretch. The total climbed from 218.5 at open to 220.5 at close before tip, a move that foreshadowed the higher-scoring outcome.