Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Los Angeles ClippersClippers
128
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Sacramento KingsKings
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles ClippersClippers | 30 | 35 | 39 | 24 | 128 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 41 | 26 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings knocked off the Clippers 132-128. Kings' positional fit overwhelmed the Clippers rotation. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Clippers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Clippers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Clippers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Clippers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.