James Harden finishes with 27 points and Kawhi Leonard scores 20 as the Clippers hold off a late bid by the New York Knicks in a 105-95 win.

The New York Knicks failed their first test without Jalen Brunson, as a poor second half led to their demise against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday losing by a score of 105-95. New York has lost three straight games and is now 40-23 on the year while Los Angeles improves to 34-29.

James Harden has 27 points, Kawhi Leonard adds 20 and the Clippers hold off a New York team playing without All-Star Jalen Brunson, 105-95, winning two games in a row for the first time in nearly