Clippers Dominate Kings for First NBA Cup WinTournament
Los Angeles secures a 104-88 victory with stifling defense and balanced scoring, extending their home winning streak to seven games.
- The Clippers held the Kings to 29 first-half points, their lowest-scoring half of the season, with Sacramento shooting just 24.4% from the field and 11.8% from three-point range.
- James Harden led the Clippers with 22 points, nine assists, and six rebounds, while Derrick Jones Jr. added 17 points and Ivica Zubac contributed a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.
- Sacramento's De’Aaron Fox scored 29 points and fueled a third-quarter rally, but the Kings could not overcome their early 25-point deficit.
- Both teams entered the game needing a win to stay competitive in the NBA Cup group stage; the Clippers improved to 1-1 in group play, while the Kings fell to 0-2.
- The Clippers played without key players Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell, while the Kings welcomed back DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, who combined for 40 points in the loss.
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