Sabonis, Defense Help Kings Get Past Clippers

Sabonis, Defense Help Kings Get Past Clippers
Trey Lyles of the Sacramento Kings moves the ball through a maze of Los Angeles Clippers players during an NBA game in Sacramento, Calif., on April 2, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Los Angeles Clippers 109–95 on Tuesday night, April 2.

The Kings moved within one game of sixth-place New Orleans in the NBA’s Western Conference as they seek to avoid the post-season play-in tournament. Sacramento (44–31) is tied with Phoenix with seven games left, including a four-game trip that begins Thursday at New York.