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Knicks vs Clippers, Match Preview and Betting Lines

Last Updated on May 8, 2021 7:42 pm by

Knicks vs Clippers Match Preview and Betting Lines

This Sunday we will witness an intense game between the NY Knicks and the LA Clippers at the Staples Center, so buckle up, because it’s going to be a good one. Which team will triumph?

As fans already know, The Los Angeles Clippers have received their qualification to the finals with a streak of two consecutive wins. With their winning streak, many predict that they will add yet another win to their belt on Sunday’s game. When it comes to the New York Knicks, they have not yet qualified for the finals, but, don’t count them out just yet. This team still has two games to play, and they need two wins if they want to qualify for the finals.

We predict that this will be a great game between the two teams, as one of them needs to get back to winning ways in order to seal its qualification, while the home team will have to keep its good momentum and try to be as high as possible in the conference in order to benefit from the crossings.

Five important facts to review between the two teams:

1. The New York Knicks have not won away against the Los Angeles Clippers since the 2010-11 season, when they defeated the Clippers 124 – 115.

2. The Clippers’ longest winning streak against Knicks, has been 10 consecutive wins, a streak that began in the first game between the two in the 2012-13 season, and culminated in the first game of the 2017-18 season.

3. The New York Knicks hold the record for most games won between the two, a record of 12 consecutive victories, which began in the 1986-87 season and culminated in the 1992-93 campaign.

4. The Los Angeles Clippers currently have a record against the Knicks of 5 wins in a row, with the last win coming in January of this year by a score of 115 – 129.

5. The two teams have met 132 times, with the first meeting on December 4, 1970, when both teams have a record of 70 wins for the New York Knicks and 62 wins for the Los Angeles Clippers.


Relive the last game between New York Knicks vs Los Angeles Clippers:

(Video Courtesy of: MLG Highlights)


Will the Knicks snap out of their losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers?

In this duel, the Knicks seem like they will have a challenging time given their record this season. They currently have two consecutive defeats, which does not look good for them however, the team is ambitious and hungry to win.

The last game they played was this Friday, and it was against Phoenix Suns. Their final score was 128 – 105. It seems that Tom Thibodeau’s team is faced with many challenges; one of winning again to qualify to the NBA finals, and the second challenge is having to cut the Clippers’ winning streak. Things aren’t looking their best for the NY Knicks for this Sunday.
 
Relive the last game between New York Knicks vs Phoenix Suns:
(Video Courtesy of: MLG Highlights)


Los Angeles Clippers look to keep all their positive streaks going

On Sunday afternoon, the Clippers will try to keep their current streak of two consecutive victories against the Knicks. Their last victory before this game was against the Lakers with a score of 118 – 94. This leads them to occupy the third position in the NBA Western Conference, and also gives them the qualification they needed to secure their seat in the finals. It is without a doubt that they will try to extend their winning streak against the Knicks to a sixth consecutive victory.

Relive the last game between L.A Clippers and L.A Lakers:
(Video Courtesy of: MLG Highlights)


Where and when to watch the game?

This Sunday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Clippers vs New York Knicks game will be broadcast by ESPN.


Betting line:

Knicks: 33.1% (+375)

Clippers: 66.9% (-500)

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