The Clippers won this game because of their defense as they held the Knicks to only 9 points in the third quarter and the Knicks only shot 34.6% from the floor in this game. Chris Kaman was a beast in the paint as he scored 14 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked 4 shots. Corey Maggette (13 points), Sam Cassell (13 points) and Tim Thomas (12 points) all pitched in on offense for the Clippers in this win. The Clippers are now 5-2 on the season.