Kings 123, Clippers 96: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

Kings 123, Clippers 96: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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Kings 123, Clippers 96: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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The Sacramento Kings (12-9) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (11-11) at Crypto.com Arena

Game Time: 4:00 PM EST on Saturday December 3, 2022

Sacramento Kings 123, Los Angeles Clippers 96 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi and PG missed another game but Ty Lue is hoping to have them back on this 4-game trip: “Kawhi, who missed 15 months, you think he don’t want to play? He wants to play. PG wants to play, and it’s just not the right time [yet]” espn.com/nba/story/_/id…9:55 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Here’s another proof of Sabonis imprortance offensively. He’s acting like an extra playmaker, making plays for his teammates.
Against the Clippers he scored 24 points and served another 12 (6 dimes). Domas impact is big on the Kings offense. #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/ZchVlVi7ss9:24 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
– Kings fans take over Crypto with ‘Light the Beam’ chant in blowout win over Clippers
– Domantas Sabonis’ 3-point shooting over last 10 games could make Kings even more ‘lethal’
– Keegan Murray scores career high
All that and more from me in L.A. ⬇️
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac…9:18 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
What makes the Sacramento Kings so good this season? In previous years they would get 20-25 point leads and somehow lose them. This year they not only build big lead, but maintain it until the end. As they did in LA. Sign of a very good team! #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam9:10 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
The Clippers have lost every daytime home game of the Kawhi/PG era by at least 30 points. Prove me wrong. – 8:45 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Sacramento State defeats Richmond to collect the first FCS playoff victory in school history. – 8:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My heart is happy with this Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Jalen Williams, Ousmane Dieng, Darius Bazley lineup. – 8:33 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
Caught up with former Pacers All-Star Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento. He talked about the trade to the Kings, his impression of the new-look Pacers, his feelings coming back to Indiana in February, Haliburton, and much more.
STORY: si.com/nba/pacers/new…8:28 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Final: Bucks 105, #Hornets 96
Terry Rozier 26 pts, 5 rebs, 4 ast
Jalen McDaniels 21 pts, 5 rebs
Kelly Oubre 20 pts
Mason Plumlee 13 pts, 11 rebs
Up next: vs. LA Clippers on Monday – 8:26 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
It’s been a grind for the Clippers, missing 4 of their top players. On Saturday it looked like they were finally feeling weary. For the @SportingTrib
thesportingtribune.com/injuries-weigh…8:24 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Caught up in ABC 10 duties so Kings vs Clippers pod is dropping late tonight. – 8:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Tyronn Lue about managing the messaging surrounding Clippers injuries, specifically Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
“You’re not going to sit out 8-9 games in a row because you want to sit out… they’re hurt, and they’re doing everything they can to get back.” pic.twitter.com/YQiGIA97Se7:57 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
“We gotta keep getting wins for [the fans]”
Domas on hearing the Light the Beam chants in LA 🔦🟣 pic.twitter.com/a55KKmsnWr7:43 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Kevin Huerter rolled an ankle in the third quarter against the Clippers and had it wrapped after the game. He said he thinks he’ll be good to go tomorrow vs. the Bulls. – 7:35 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings have won 12 of the last 17 games 🔦🟣 pic.twitter.com/FyK9nqwu9i7:34 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings have won 12 of the last 15 games 🔦🟣 pic.twitter.com/15bnSADbJC7:33 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
the rook went off for a career-high 23 points to go with seven rebounds and two steals in the W over the Clippers 👑
#BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/cdpMVuFAG77:23 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
A special PSA from Frau Farbissina 🗣 pic.twitter.com/BbvHjKMWPp7:22 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kings coach Mike Brown: “I didn’t have anything set that we would have to do this or do that after 20 games, 10 games or 50 games. I just knew I wasn’t going to take a job and ease in with trying to build the team.” pic.twitter.com/WUh0wO4HOF7:13 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
📣 LIGHT THE BEAM CHANTS IN LA 📣
#BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/U8PrPxymWo7:10 PM

Eric Patten @EricPatten
Ty Lue confirmed that Paul George and Kawhi Leonard will travel with the team as they head off to Charlotte. – 7:00 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Domas missed just 1️⃣ shot in Sacramento’s 123-96 road win over the Clippers 🔥
👑 24 PTS
👑 10-11 FG
👑 2-2 3PT
👑 5 AST
👑 6 REB pic.twitter.com/8NIelud8dS6:59 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were “just not quite ready. Today wasn’t the right day (to return)… They definitely want to play.” Lue says after missing 15 months, Kawhi wants to play but team has to be smart. – 6:59 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Mike thinks we need a brighter beam so we can see it during the daytime 😅
#BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/WYNA9GT3Ow6:59 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kings coach Mike Brown playfully calling for organizational changes to be able to Light the Beam following matinee games pic.twitter.com/NyGV75Wtq16:58 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue was asked about the consideration of starting John Wall.
“There’s consideration for a lot of things,” he said, but added that Wall’s minutes limit (~26) is a key reason why that move isn’t being made. – 6:52 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Asked if there’s any consideration to starting John Wall with his stars out, Ty Lue says, “There’s consideration to a lot of things.” But Lue clarified that with Wall’s minutes restriction, it’s hard to start him. Reggie Jackson shot 1-for-12 today but he also is clearly hobbling – 6:52 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings shot 51.7% from the field and held their opponents to under 100 points for the first time this season in Saturday’s 123-96 win over the Clippers 👑 pic.twitter.com/FK7IGP932z6:52 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty Lue on considering John Wall as a starter with Jackson struggling: “There’s consideration for a lot of things.”
Mentioned minute restriction as the primary reason why that move isn’t a priority right now. Says Jackson ok, but team has to manage him playing through discomfort – 6:52 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“There’s no nap, which is hard. I love taking my nap, but you just gotta go through it.” -Domantas Sabonis on the early starts (via the telecast) – 6:51 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kings win big on the first night of a back-to-back and Kevin Huerter is the only one to play 30 or more minutes. That’s huge. – 6:45 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Domantas Sabonis on his strong comfort level with the Kings pic.twitter.com/oEePB8F8LR6:43 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings sprint past the Clippers, 123-96
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 14 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
👑 Keegan Murray 23 PTS, 7 REB
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 24 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB
👑 @Malik Monk 13 PTS
👑 @Chimezie_Metu 10 PTS, 8 REB
Presented by @RedHawkCasino pic.twitter.com/N0ZGPUkrxf6:39 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers lose an ugly one, 123-96 to the Kings. Largest margin of defeat per @Law Murray6:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kings guard Malik Monk on the “Light the Beam” chants in LA pic.twitter.com/FEgt5BhCL66:36 PM

Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
🏀 Former #Kings Point Guard and Coach @thebobbyjackson explains what makes Tyrese Haliburton so special.
@Rick Kamla | @adaniels33 pic.twitter.com/xapChohNX16:32 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Run, run, run. The Clippers were still sipping on their morning coffee when they looked up and realized the Kings were up 20 in the second quarter. The Kings punched first and never stopped, pounding LA by a final score of 123-96. Here are 6 quick thoughts. – 6:31 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings sprint past the Clippers, 123-96
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 14 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
👑 Keegan Murray 23 PTS, 7 REB
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 24 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB
👑 @Malik Monk 13 PTS
👑 @Chimezie Metu 10 PTS, 8 REB pic.twitter.com/V9ExWhXVgF6:31 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kings win 123-96 in LA. Pretty much an ass-whipping after the first 100 seconds of the game. Largest margin of defeat for Clippers this season.
Kings shot 51.7% FGs, Clippers shot 35.5% FGs. LA better be better by time they’re back here after 4-game East trip to host Celtics. – 6:31 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Clippers turned up the music in the arena as the “Light the Beam” chants grew louder. pic.twitter.com/DKRlCi4Ex06:29 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Keegan Murray vs LA Clippers
23 points
8-15 FG
7 assists
Kings win. Light the beam!
#SacramentoProud #BeamTeam6:28 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings handle business, beat the Clippers 123-96 – 6:28 PM
Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
With the Clippers missing George, Powell and Leonard, I’m glad to see Sacramento take advantage. If there’s such a thing as a game that was supposed to be won, this is it. However, anyone watching the Kings over the years knows they don’t always do that.
Anyway, light the beam! – 6:28 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Daytime BEAMIN!
#BeamTeam #KingsFTW pic.twitter.com/fpf8SDNh3a6:28 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
So far this season —
Sabonis:
— 17/11/6
— Leading team in RPG and APG
— Top 5 in REB + AST
— 12 wins
Hali:
— 19/5/11
— Leading team in PPG and APG
— Top 5 in REB + AST
— 12 wins
Win-win trade? pic.twitter.com/DLEQUhWuqs6:27 PM

Eric Patten @EricPatten
Kings 123, Clippers 96 (Final) – 6:27 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Kings 123, Clippers 96 – 6:27 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings win. Light the beam. – 6:27 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keegan Murray drills a 3. He has set a new career-high with 23 points. – 6:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings rookie Keegan Murray is up to 23 points. He’s 8 of 14 from the field and 3 of 7 from 3-point range. – 6:26 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Light the beam chants break out at Crypto Arena 👀
#BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/sLIfTxnx7e6:25 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
With the arena nearly emptied out for the final minutes of this Kings blowout, sounded like some Kings fans were chanting “Light the Beam.” – 6:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings fans chanting “Light the Beam” in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/zF8PkIjAcs6:23 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kings fans taking over Crypto arena with loud “Light the Beam” chants. – 6:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Sabonis tonight:
24 PTS
5 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
10-11 FG
Light the Beam. pic.twitter.com/Mj72y7PHFA6:20 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings scored 100+ points! Power up at your local Power Market to receive this special offer!
@MYPMSTORE | https://t.co/HesSUzPRPh pic.twitter.com/H8yOrvePdc6:19 PM

Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Almost a perfect two-way game by the Kings in LA. They set the tone from the beginning and they controlled it from their defensive end. Great effort,big-time win. Light the beam! #sacramentoproud #BeamTeam6:19 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
20 points for Keegan Murray. – 6:18 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
17-2 run pushes the Kings lead to 31, midway through the 4th 💪
#BeamTeam pic.twitter.com/ZGHD5q0iFh6:18 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Richaun Holmes is really a third stringer on this Sacramento Kings team. – 6:15 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
A LOUD “Let’s Go Kings” chants has taken over Crypto arena. We’ll see if the Kings light the beam in LA, too. – 6:15 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Clippers got within 16 early in the fourth quarter, but now the Kings lead by 31 with 6:56 to play. – 6:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis has fouled out. Kings up 107-76. – 6:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
RoCo subs out, leaving an all-youth garbage time lineup of Preston, Boston, Coffey, Diabaté, Moses Brown – 6:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mike Brown got his bench out and Kings re-establish control with a 9-0 run that puts them back up 99-74. 8:51 left in this one – 6:09 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
And the Kings’ lead is back to 25, 99-74. – 6:08 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Murray with a tremendous finish off the Sabonis feed. Kings lead 94-74. – 6:06 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers bench cut lead to 16. Kings respond by putting in all five starters – 6:06 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Sabonis back in. – 6:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Brandon Boston Jr. starts the fourth quarter with a 3 and a fast break layup from Preston after Covington blocked Monk in the paint.
Mike Brown stops game so fans can get shirts. Kings lead down to 90-74 with 10:36 left. – 6:03 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Big lead or not, Fox is a menace when the clock is winding down 😤 pic.twitter.com/yE4ew3HZQq6:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kings lead Clippers 90-69 through three quarters.
Sabonis has five fouls, but before that, put in 24 points on 10/11 FGs.
Clippers appear to be letting the young guys get as much run as possible to end this one. No 3rdQ minutes from Wall/Batum. RoCo only vet out there. – 5:58 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 90-69 heading to the fourth. Sabonis is two points away from his season-high of 26, but he has 5 fouls. Monk has 13 points off the bench. – 5:57 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
3Q: Kings 90, Clippers 69 – 5:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jason Preston is entering the game. Jackson is out, Wall hasn’t entered at all in third quarter. – 5:48 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sabonis back to the bench after picking up his fifth foul with 4:40 to play in the third. – 5:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Sabonis has five fouls. Clippers also in bonus last 4:40 of third quarter.
If it’s going to happen for Clippers… – 5:45 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Sabonis protects the rim then goes coast-to-coast for the tough bucket 💪
@Domantas Sabonis | #RoarWithus pic.twitter.com/UARnHw4JcE5:44 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis just picked up his 5th foul. Tough call. – 5:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Zubac is in foul trouble, but does it matter?
Clippers have allowed three and-ones in first 7 minutes of 3rd quarter, and Kings are already in bonus. – 5:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Outside of Ivica Zubac in the post (he’s shooting 5-6) the Clippers have made 12 of their 55 shots. – 5:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Yeah
So Reggie Jackson started second half. He has improved to 1/11 FGs. Marcus Morris Sr. at 1/10 FGs.
Kings on 10-0 run and lead 72-45 with 6:40 left in third quarter. It’s bad. – 5:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
The perimeter shots aren’t falling, but the fact that Keegan Murray keeps shooting is a good thing for the Kings. – 5:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Huge block from Sabonis leads to a 3-ball from Barnes. Defense to offense. – 5:34 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Fourth foul on Sabonis in the first minute of the third quarter. – 5:30 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fourth foul on Sabonis. – 5:30 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings lead the Clippers at the break, 60-38
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 17 PTS, 5 AST, 7-8 FG
👑 Keegan Murray 7 PTS, 4 REB
👑 @Ahmad_Monk 10 PTS
👑 Kings hold Clippers to 28% shooting pic.twitter.com/yVsvaWpg0d5:21 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Midrange game has evaporated for Clippers (only 1/3 FGs) and this was remarkably bad 3-point shooting half (2/15)
But Clippers missed 20 of 31 shots in paint against Kings team that is 26th in paint points allowed per game.
Zubac/Mann: 8/12 in paint. Rest of LAC: 3/19. – 5:19 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Kings 60, Clippers 38 (half) – 5:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Between Kawhi Leonard and Paul George getting ruled out 3 hours ago despite being upgraded to questionable and being down 22, this was worst half of the season for Clippers.
Kings up 60-38; led by 28. They’re shooting 55% FGs.
LA shooting 28.6% FGs (Jackson/Morris: 1/16 FGs) – 5:15 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: Kings lead the Clippers at the break, 60-38
👑 @Domantas Sabonis 17 PTS, 5 AST, 7-8 FG
👑 Keegan Murray 13 PTS, 4 REB
👑 @Ahmad_Monk 10 PTS
👑 Kings hold Clippers to 28% shooting pic.twitter.com/E2Az6Q3KNG5:14 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Kings 60, Clippers 38.
The Kings are shooting 54.5%; Clippers 28.6% – 5:13 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A dominant first half in LA, Kings lead the Clippers 60-38. Domantas Sabonis 17pts, 5 assists for Sacramento, who held the Clippers to 14 points in the second period. – 5:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 60-38 at the half. They may have let the Clippers off the hook a bit. Sabonis leads with 17 points. Monk has 10 points off the bench. 18 assists for Sacramento. – 5:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
De’Aaron Fox wanted an and-one after beating Batum to the rim.
Fox technical foul, but Jackson has now missed his second free throw.
*Jackson is going to play after halftime, but he shouldn’t. – 5:11 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Kawhi and PG came out feeling good out of Friday’s practice but did not play in the Saturday matinee game against Sac. Ty Lue says they will both travel for the upcoming 4-game trip starting Monday in Charlotte: “Hopefully, we get them back very soon.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id…5:11 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Technical foul on De’Aaron Fox. – 5:10 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
I want to know what Domantas Sabonis has done to offend every NBA official. – 5:07 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Brown loses the challenge. 3 fouls on Sabonis. – 5:04 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Mike Brown challenging third foul on Sabonis – 5:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Mike Brown is challenging call against Sabonis. – 5:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mike Brown is challenging loose ball foul on Sabonis. It would be Sabonis’ third foul. – 5:01 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Third foul on Sabonis. Kings are going to challenge. – 5:01 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Third foul on Sabonis. – 5:01 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The Sacramento Kings are really good defensively tonight #SacramentoProud #BeamTeam4:57 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Clipper Darrell to Keegan Murray at the free-throw line: “Excuse me, 1-3, who are you?” – 4:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
With 4:53 left in first half, Domantas Sabonis is outscoring Clippers starters 17-16 – 4:57 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Domantas Sabonis went 1 of 12 from 3-point range over the first 11 games of the season. He is 8 of 14 (.571) over the last 10 games. – 4:54 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Me watching Sabonis today. pic.twitter.com/wTSWpEL1ch4:53 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
i guess kawhi is the mvp – 4:52 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Well, 5:27 into this second quarter, the Clippers have scored their first field goal. Clippers are -9 in the second quarter so far. – 4:52 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Marcus Morris 3 is the Clippers first FG of the second quarter. It took 5:27. Of course, Kings call quick timeout. Can’t let LAC get hot – 4:51 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis has 17 points on 7-of-7 shooting with two 3-pointers in 11 minutes of work. – 4:50 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The run reached 11-0 to start the 2nd quarter before the Clippers found their first points of the second period. – 4:49 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
11-0 run to start the second quarter was snapped by Mann at the line. 1-of-2. Kings up 49-25. – 4:49 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Sacramento Kings run their offense in 4 seconds or less. Even makes the Sun teams during D’Antoni/Nash seem like a plodding/methodical team – 4:48 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Monk/Sabonis 25, Clippers 24 – 4:48 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Keegan on the break 🏃‍♂️💨
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/4j6BIsdpZo4:47 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
Reggie Jackson is back on the court. – 4:45 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson is back in the game for the Clippers. – 4:45 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The home opener vs the Suns was bad.
This is worse. Kings already up 47-24 in LA. 2nd quarter is the worst quarter for the Clippers, and Kings have obliged by opening it up on a 9-0 run.
Both Clippers starters and bench are getting totaled. – 4:44 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
KEEP IT GOING. Love the defensive effort by the Kings in the first half. pic.twitter.com/VVVo5zhbWR4:44 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Speed kills. Kings are just flying in LA on both ends of the floor. – 4:43 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Clippers have no answer for the Kings, who opened the second quarter with a 7-0 run. Clips trail, 47-24, with 10:19 to play in first half. – 4:42 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings go up 47-24. Timeout Clippers. – 4:42 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings with a 7-0 run to start the second. Great defense leading to offense. 45-24 Sacramento. – 4:42 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
TD finds Mezie for the OOOOOP! 😤
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/6OGaMnCRRG4:39 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kings lead Clippers 38-24 through one quarter of play.
Domantas Sabonis playing like he’s trying to avenge Myles Turner, giving Clippers 15 points (6/6 FGs) and 5 dimes, creating 11 of the 15 Kings buckets.
LA only has 10 buckets as a team. – 4:39 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis sizzling to begin todays game in LA. 15 points (6/6), 5 assists. Kings lead the Clippers 38-24 after 1. – 4:37 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
End of the first quarter: Kings 38, Clippers 24 – 4:37 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Kings 38, Clippers 24 (end 1) – 4:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead big after 1Q in LA. 38-24 Sacramento over the Clippers. Sabonis leads with 15 points. Malik Monk has 8 off the bench. Kings are getting out in transition and playing solid defense early. – 4:37 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
1Q: Kings 38, Clippers 24 – 4:37 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
The past 5 quarters have been a stark reminder of how much of a difference maker Paul George is on the defensive end of the floor. The Jazz and Kings have scored seemingly at will – 4:36 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Moussa Diabate is getting the Clippers’ backup big man minutes today in the first quarter. – 4:35 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis is up to 15 points and 5 assists in the first quarter. Kings up 30-18 with 1:40 remaining in the first. – 4:33 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
sabonis x huerter two-game game 🔥
#RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/NoMoqHjqw44:32 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Davion Mitchell is in foul trouble – 4:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mann is in foul trouble. He is 3/6 from field, while Zubac has scored on both attempts (both ATO posts).
Rest of team is 0/10 FGs. – 4:28 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
quick start for Domas 💪
The Kings big man is up to 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting, including two triples 👌
@Domantas Sabonis | #RoarWithUs pic.twitter.com/xzv8JGYgMI4:27 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not sure if Reggie Jackson is headed to locker room, but he did not go to bench after subbing out for John Wall.
In meantime, Kings are looking like they’re going to beat the hell out of the Clippers. Up 20-8 already before they even make a sub. 5:06 left in opening quarter – 4:24 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Huerter to Murray on the break for the big jam. 20-8 Kings. Timeout Clippers. – 4:23 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Reggie Jackson, who just came out of the game because he was in discomfort, just went to the locker room. He had been limping since taking a fall. – 4:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis has 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting, including two 3-pointers, in the first 6 minutes. Kings lead 18-8. – 4:23 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
And Reggie Jackson is going back to the locker room. – 4:23 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
I have my doubts that Domantas Sabonis’ 88-point pace will hold, but sheesh – 4:22 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis with his second triple of the game. He’s up to 10 points with 7:30 remaining in the 1Q. – 4:20 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Zubac is sagging off of Sabonis and trying to take away the cutting game. Sabonis turned it over on the first possession, but he’s adjusting. Attacked the rim with momentum and hit a triple. – 4:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kings on 8-0 run and Clippers call timeout with 8:19 left in opening quarter. It’s an 11-4 Kings lead.
Terance Mann is 2/3 FGs. The rest of the team on matinee game energy (0/6 FGs, 3 turnovers) – 4:18 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
Not a great start by the Clippers. 2/9 FGs, 3 TOs, and 4 points — all by TMann.
Meanwhile, the Kings lead, 11-14. – 4:17 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings lead 11-4. Timeout Clippers. pic.twitter.com/K9Zly1xHJX4:17 PM

James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis gets slapped in the face more than any player I’ve ever seen. At least once a game. – 4:15 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Reggie Jackson is walking with a limp since falling to the court last possession. – 4:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
PG and Kawhi are sitting on either side of John Wall to start the game. – 4:14 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are watching today’s game from the sideline. John Wall between them on the bench. – 4:13 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Terence Mann with the first two baskets for LAC. The other two shots attempted by others were airballs – 4:13 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes gets to the rim for the Kings’ first scoring opportunity. Misses first. Hits second. 2-1 Clippers. – 4:12 PM
Tony East @TEastNBA
“Being back here will bring some added juice to the game,” Tyrese Haliburton said on Wednesday.
Inside Haliburton’s return to Sacramento with all the details you missed: si.com/nba/pacers/new…4:11 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters:
De’Aaron Fox
Kevin Huerter
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis – 4:09 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
quick business trip 💧
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/NEKX2LhvZr4:02 PM

Janis Carr @janiscarr
No Kawhi. No PG. No Luke Kennard. No Norman Powell.
No problem? – 3:55 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Starting 5️⃣ vs. Kings
1️⃣ » @Reggie Jackson
2️⃣ » @Terance Mann
3️⃣ » @Amir Coffey
4️⃣ » @Marcus Morris
5️⃣ » @Ivica Zubac pic.twitter.com/R326KmC5FU3:50 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Starters for Clippers-Kings
LAC
Amir Coffey
Marcus Morris Sr.
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
Reggie Jackson
SAC
Harrison Barnes
Keegan Murray
Domantas Sabonis
Kevin Huerter
De’Aaron Fox – 3:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers +/- (rank) by quarter
1st: +1.0 (13th)
2nd: -3.6 (30th 😳)
3rd: +1.3 (7th)
4th: +0.6 (9th)
@jaimemaggio asked Ty Lue about the 2nd quarter struggle bus.
Lue: “We just got to get better… get some people out there.” pic.twitter.com/ZhpZAtXHuE3:43 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mike Brown has been head coach or assistant on teams with teams that had Tim Duncan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry.
Asked Brown what stands out about this Sacramento Kings offense that is top-five through one month. pic.twitter.com/3ItQBJr4yJ3:36 PM

Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
a deal is a deal 🤝😂⁣

Kings GM Monte McNair makes good on his promise to wear @ahmad_monk’s fuzzy slippers if the Kings won 5 straight games. pic.twitter.com/5gIxi3jdKx3:36 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the sixth straight game, Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Terance Mann, Amir Coffey, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac together.
Dare I say that the lineup will be different Monday in Charlotte… – 3:32 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
a deal is a deal 🤝😂⁣

Kings GM @Monte McNair makes good on his promise to wear @Malik Monk‘s fuzzy slippers if the Kings won 5 straight games. pic.twitter.com/zVQuLckKM53:17 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Kings coach Mike Brown joked he owes $$ to Clippers coach Ty Lue for hotel rooms he’s secured for him & his family when they visit Vegas. Brown then argued actually that Ty owes him $$ for losing a shooting contest decades ago. Ty said he offered to pay Mike, but he didn’t accept – 3:16 PM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
“I think Mike Brown has done a great job of making sure those guys are playing faster, getting the ball up the court … and then buying in defensively to playing hard and competing every night.”
Ty Lue on what he’s seen out of the Kings under Brown’s leadership 👑 pic.twitter.com/wUYk4Jgr4B3:16 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on the Kings: Mike Brown has done a great job with making sure guys are playing faster, getting the ball up the floor and sharing the basketball. They’re buying into things defensively with playing hard and competing every night.” – 3:02 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Fox and the Ox getting ready for today’s Kings-Clippers game. pic.twitter.com/KoT4dLqO1s3:00 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I’m gonna be the Captain Obvious and mention that this appears to be by far the most frustrating pregame availability report of the season for the LA Clippers – 2:42 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Brown says the Clippers organization deserves a lot of credit for finding guys who other people “think are done” and turning them into contributors (named Reggie, RoCo and John Wall) – 2:37 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Trey Lyles returns for the Kings today – 2:35 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Mike Brown on Ty Lue and Clippers: “he’s a fantastic, fantastic coach… it doesn’t matter who they throw out on the floor, there’s length and there’s toughness coming at you in waves” pic.twitter.com/H0U8L2syC02:33 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Terence Davis and Malik Monk out here getting loose for today’s Kings-Clippers game. pic.twitter.com/DPBP9KrDhP2:27 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue expressed optimism that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will return soon and will be with the team on its upcoming trip. – 2:24 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
PG and Kawhi will travel with Clippers this week – 2:23 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue said both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are out today vs the Sacramento Kings – 2:20 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
Ty Lue confirms Kawhi and Paul George are out today vs Sacramento. – 2:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Welp
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are out today vs Kings. Matinee games lol – 2:20 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both out for today’s game. – 2:20 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will not play today, Ty Lue says. – 2:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
If you wanted to see the Kings play today… pic.twitter.com/l3hsVCQpy12:16 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
designed for the fans by @Kyle Kuzma himself 🤌
the first 10,000 fans at our game against the Clippers will get this signature series hat 🧢
🎟️ tickets → https://t.co/fkPP6v2VVF pic.twitter.com/TJs1GeBK1Z2:00 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Our day starts here
Luke Kennard (right calf) is out today for the 9th straight game, but clearly he is nearing a return as he gets some reps in with Shaun Fein and the PD staff. pic.twitter.com/GqzMAxwwc01:24 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Kings have outscored opponents by 99 points this season when Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes share the floor, and have been outscored by 45 points in all other lineups. – 12:43 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Back in DTLA.
🕐 1:00PM PT
🆚 @Sacramento Kings
📺 @BallySportWest, @Clipper_Vision
📻 @AM570LASports, @TuLigaRadio pic.twitter.com/0Y31WVwqUg12:13 PM

Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
Coruscant Clippers is amazing pic.twitter.com/Ui2uVNqsEb11:54 AM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
It’s on to Sacramento Sunday for the Bulls. @670TheScore on the call at 4:45 CT pre following the Bears win over the Packers. Join @34billy42 @AlyssaBergamini and me. @Chicago Bulls radio network @Audacy app PS Terrific job by @Espo670 filling in for Alyssa . Thanks, Mike! – 11:16 AM
Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
See the #BeamTeam in action! 🟣🔦
Get NBA League Pass to catch all the games ➡️ https://t.co/p53KTx4cex pic.twitter.com/kAA2luqQYA11:00 AM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Some interesting Kings stats:
Defensive rating:
▫️On the season: 22nd
▫️Last 10 games: 14th
▫️Last 5 games: 5th
▫️Kings allow the fewest offensive rebounds
▫️2nd in the NBA in 2nd chance points allowed (10.8)
▫️Sacramento allows 10.8 fastbreak points a game (2nd in the NBA) – 10:48 AM

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