Kings
ClippersThe LA Clippers routed the Sacramento Kings 121-96 on Wednesday, October 21, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.
The Clippers led 61-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the third quarter, winning it 32-16.
Top performers
Darius Garland led the Clippers with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, including 3 3-pointers. Brook Lopez added 17 points and 11 rebounds. For the Kings, Zach LaVine had 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including 3 3-pointers. Precious Achiuwa added 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Brook Lopez (17 points and 11 rebounds); Domantas Sabonis (14 points, 18 rebounds and 8 assists). The Clippers bench outscored the Kings reserves 53-34.
- Darius Garland (LAC): 30 PTS, 1 REB, 4 AST, 11-19 FG, 32 MIN
- Zach LaVine (SAC): 28 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 10-19 FG, 34 MIN
- Brook Lopez (LAC): 17 PTS, 11 REB, 1 AST, 7-12 FG, 27 MIN
- Precious Achiuwa (SAC): 15 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 5-8 FG, 29 MIN
- Keaton Wagler (LAC): 15 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 4-8 FG, 29 MIN
- Domantas Sabonis (SAC): 14 PTS, 18 REB, 8 AST, 5-5 FG, 34 MIN
Context
The Clippers improved to 1-0, while the Kings fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Clippers host the Thunder on Friday, Nov 13; the Kings host the Trail Blazers on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 17,927 at Intuit Dome. Officials: Mark Lindsay, Brett Nansel and Ray Acosta.