Clippers Beat The Sacramento Kings; 117-108

By MH
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Updated: January 17, 2015

(Courtesy of @LAClippers)

The Los Angeles Clippers came out on top tonight as they beat the Sacramento Kings 117-108.

It was a game that was evenly matched throughout as neither team were able to get a big lead, but eventually the Clippers were playing with pace and determination long enough to close out the game. The Los Angeles Clippers Twitter account put it best:

Already 11 lead changes, four ties. It’s tied again at 34.

— Los Angeles Clippers (@LAClippers) January 18, 2015

Matt Barnes had an incredible night, from the beginning. He finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Blake Griffin was able to add 30 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and the team scored 54 points in the paint.

Newest Clipper, Austin Rivers got some playing time too:

Austin Rivers makes one of two free throws for first point as a Clipper.

— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) January 18, 2015

All things were tied at half time and the score sat at 52-52.

For the Sacramento Kings Jason Thompson was one of the most dominant on the court:

JT sets new career-high with 20 rebounds! #SacramentoProud

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 18, 2015

He finished the game with 23 points and 22 rebound. Rudy Gay wasn’t expected to play tonight but came off of the bench to bring 22 points and 5 rebounds.

The Clippers took off in the fourth quarter and showed Cippers fans just what they can do!

They will take on the Boston Celtics, at home, on Monday.

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