The Los Angeles Clippers (41-31) saw standout performances from their stars and cruised to their sixth win in seven games with a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks (45-27) on March 27.
Los Angeles Clippers Top Performers:
Kawhi Leonard 27 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST | 49.5 FPS
Leonard came up just short of a triple-double but still secured his third consecutive 20-point, 10-rebound performance. He’s been highly efficient from the field lately, shooting 50% or better in his last seven outings. On top of that, he’s shouldered a heavy workload in his last two games. Given his current form, he looks primed to dominate even further in the coming games.
James Harden 29 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST | 49.2 FPS
Harden shrugged off a questionable tag and delivered standout performances across six major categories. He was exceptional today, particularly in the third quarter, hitting three consecutive three-pointers to help extend their lead to double digits. The fact that he played major minutes shows his foot is holding up well, so he should be able to maintain his elite production in the games to come.
Ivica Zubac 18 PTS | 10 REB | 2 BLK | 43.0 FPS
Big Zu wasn’t as effective as usual on the offensive end lately, scoring under 20 points in three straight games and five of his last six. However, he’s remained consistent in other areas, recording his 56th double-digit rebound performance of the season and his 22nd game with 2+ blocks.
Norman Powell 19 PTS | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 31.2 FPS
Powell has seen a steady increase in minutes over his last three games following a seven-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He also had his best scoring performance since his return, showing improvement in his shooting by going 4-5 from three today, a significant leap from his 4-14 mark over his previous four games.
Derrick Jones Jr. 12 PTS | 6 REB | 1 BLK | 22.2 FPS
Jones has seen a consistent role off the bench lately and has provided modest scoring and rebounding games. He’s also averaging nearly 2 blocks in his last four games.
New York Knicks Top Performers:
Karl Anthony-Towns 34 PTS | 14 REB | 4 AST | 58.8 FPS
KAT followed up his recent triple-double with another strong performance, extending his streak to ten consecutive games with 20+ points and notching his third 30+ point game this month. He also recorded his fourth straight double-double. The only downside has been his recent struggles at the free-throw line.
OG Anunoby 28 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST | 40.5 FPS
Anunoby has taken a larger offensive role with Brunson injured and has scored 23 points or more in seven of his last nine games with his field-goal percentage climbing to 60% in three-straight games. On the defensive side, he’s been just as dominant, recording multiple stocks in his past nine games. That said, he’s set to continue delivering strong performances on both ends, at least for the remainder of this week.
Mikal Bridges 17 PTS | 4 REB | 9 AST | 36.3 FPS
Bridges has been solid in Brunson’s absence, though his scoring has been somewhat inconsistent. Over his last nine games, he’s alternated between scoring above and below 20 points, with his output limited by streaky three-point shooting and minimal free-throw attempts. However, his expanded stat line continues to provide a valuable boost to his fantasy appeal.
Cam Payne 15 PTS | 3 3PM | 2 REB | 16.4 FPS
Payne has started his last three games because McBride was unavailable. He may not always score consistently, but he’s also been productive in other areas of his position. That said, he should remain a valuable streaming option as long as Brunson and McBride are out.
Tyler Kolek 0 PTS | 1 REB | 7 AST | 10.7 FPS
Kolek has capitalized on his chances in his last three outings, stepping up with the team thin at his position. He’s averaging 8 assists during this stretch and should continue to be a strong playmaking option for the rest of the week.
Biggest Disappointment of the Game:
Josh Hart 7 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST
Hart’s production has shown a decline and has been erratic over the past seven games, particularly his scoring, which is distinctly hit-or-miss. Despite that, he remains a dependable contributor in many areas.
