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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The Sacramento Kings secured a 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, fueled by DeMar DeRozan’s 27 points and Russell Westbrook’s 209th career triple-double (12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists).
Kawhi Leonard’s 31-point effort for the Clippers was cut short as he exited with a sprained left ankle, bringing an end to the team’s four-game winning streak. Leonard’s consistent scoring saw him reach 20 or more points for the 45th straight game, surpassing Bob McAdoo’s franchise record from the 1974-75 season when the team was located in Buffalo.
Leonard sustained his injury with 9:27 remaining in the fourth quarter. While defending DeRozan, he landed awkwardly, then backpedaled a few steps before falling to the court. Although he quickly rose, he was visibly limping as he made his way to the Clippers’ bench and then the locker room. Leonard did not re-enter the game, and there was no immediate information regarding his potential time off the court.
For the Kings, other key contributors included Precious Achiuwa with 25 points and 13 rebounds, Maxime Raynaud with 23 points, and Daeqwon Plowden with 15 points. Sacramento has now won three of its last four contests.
Los Angeles saw Darius Garland contribute 25 points and Bennedict Mathurin add 24 points. The Clippers had previously enjoyed a five-game winning streak on their home court.
The game remained tight early on, with the score tied at 39 with 7:04 left in the second quarter. However, Sacramento then took control, establishing a 68-54 lead by halftime. Their biggest advantage, a 20-point margin, came at 90-70 in the third quarter following Plowden’s 3-pointer with 2:19 on the clock.
Despite Leonard’s absence, the Clippers mounted a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter, narrowing the gap to 103-100 on a pullup basket by Mathurin with 4:15 left. Nevertheless, Sacramento responded by outscoring Los Angeles 15-9 through the remainder of the game to secure their win.
Kings: Will host the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
Clippers: Will host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
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