By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
After three losses in a row at Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks led from start to finish to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 110-102, at home in a matinee NBA Sundays meeting.
French Evan Fournier contributed 14 points behind 5/12 field goals alongside four rebounds, two assists, and one steal. Canadian RJ Barrett stood out with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists to his name. Dallas-born Julius Randle ended up with 24 points, nine rebounds, and five assists.
On the losing end, Croatian Ivica Zubac extended his double-double streak to three games combining 17 points with 13 rebounds. In addition, he blocked three shots in the losing effort. Averaging 20.3 points and 11.0 rebounds have been combined with a poor 1-2 run for the Los Angeles franchise aiming to get closer to the Western Conference spots leading directly to the Playoffs at the end of the Regular Season.
Serge Ibaka tallied nine points, five rebounds, and one block coming off the bench. French Nicolas Batum had six points, three assists, two rebounds, and two steals. Completing the European pack, German Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed one rebound in four minutes.
Reggie Jackson recorded a team-high 26 points for the team coached by Tyronn Lue.
The Knicks improved to 23-24 wrapping up the four-game homestand with one win. The Clips fell to 23-25 in the third stop of an eight-game road trip.
Up next
Tom Thibodeau’s side will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers Monday. The Clippers will take on the Washington Wizards Tuesday.
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