The Lithuanian played 35 minutes, scored 22 points (8/14 doubles, 6/10 penalties), rebounded 20 balls (including 7 offensive ones), made 9 assists, intercepted 2 balls, made 4 mistakes and was fouled once.
The visitors were missing leader Kawhi Leonard, who is suffering from pain in his right knee.
Strategist Tyronn Lue hopes the basketball player can help the team in Thursday’s game against the defending champion Nuggets.
The Kings led by only 5 points at halftime, but built up a double-digit lead after the break, which they held until the end of the match.
In the third quarter, D. Sabonis made a significant contribution to the Kings’ spurt, scoring 9 points.
This victory allowed the Kings to catch up with the 7th-ranked Phoenix Suns (44/31), just one win more than the New Orleans Pelicans (45/30).
Kings: Domantas Sabonis 22, DeAaron Fox 20, Keegan Murray 19, Trey Lyles 15 points.
Clippers: Russell Westbrook 20, Paul George 18, Norman Powell 17 points.
The Kings next play in New York on Friday.
There are 7 games left in the regular season. The “Kings” now have 4 road trips and will finish the regular season with three home matches.
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