Deprived of Paul George for this reception from the Kings, the Clippers logically rely on Kawhi Leonard to carry out their attack. The star is targeted by double holds, but she manages to escape and, with an 8-0, Los Angeles is in control after twelve minutes. The support is more discreet, especially from James Harden, who is very clumsy.
There is improvement when Kawhi Leonard returns to the field but the Kings generally have control of the game at halftime (51-58). This is confirmed upon returning from the locker room, where the Clippers remained.
Because Sacramento goes 10-0 to start the second half. The Californians keep losing balls and Domantas Sabonis is everywhere. Once again, Kawhi Leonard manages to give color to his team before the last quarter (80-89).
It's only temporary. The Kings hit from afar with precision and Tyronn Lue's men cannot come back. Clumsy behind the arc and without any real reaction, they logically had to lose 107-123, and Sacramento thus recorded a third victory in a row.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Another triple-double for Domantas Sabonis. He fought a great battle with Ivica Zubac, whom he also posterized. The Lithuanian, not an All-Star this season remember, had another huge game, with 17 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, not to mention three interceptions. It's his 20th triple-double of the season and no one has done better in the league.
– The Clippers are marking time. The NBA's fittest team between December 1 and February 5, the Clippers have been less lively since. Result: big defeats against the Pelicans, the Wolves, the Thunder and therefore the Kings, and narrow victories against the Pistons, the Warriors and the Grizzlies. Following the match, Tyronn Lue admitted that the team needed to “refocus” mentally in the coming days, while Kawhi Leonard confirmed that the team had been lacking energy for some time.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
