The LA Clippers (35-29) come into this important afternoon game sitting in the 8th seed out West, whereas the New York Knicks (13-49) occupy the very bottom of the Eastern Conference. LAC is coming into this game with one day of rest, while the Knicks posses the advantage by having two days since their last game, which came on the 28th against the Cavaliers.
Today’s game will be the first of a back-to-back in Staples Center for the Knicks, where they will face off against the Lakers tomorrow night. This adds a veil of uncertainty in how New York will approach today’s game.