The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 128-127, at Golden 1 Center on Friday.

There were nine ties and 10 lead changes through the opening three quarters of this game, with neither team leading by more than eight points. The Kings went on a 22-8 run spanning between the third and fourth quarters to take a game-high 13-point lead, but Los Angeles made things close in the final minute. There were actually four lead changes in the closing 52 seconds, with Domantas Sabonis knocking down two game-winning free throws with seven seconds remaining. Paul George missed a game-winning three at the buzzer for the Clippers. Second-chance points were the only real advantage for Sacramento, outscoring Los Angeles, 17-9, on the offensive glass. They also out-rebounded them, 47-42.

The Clippers (33-33) were led by Paul George, providing 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Russell Westbrook tallied 27 points, two rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks on 12-of-16 from the field. Eric Gordon amassed 21 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Mason Plumlee totaled 13 points, eight rebounds and three assists, Robert Covington led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and two steals.

The Kings (37-25) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Sabonis had 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists on 10-of-13 shooting. Harrison Barnes collected 20 points and seven rebounds, while Kevin Huerter scored 18 points. Keegan Murray rounded out the starting lineup with 14 points and five boards.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Saturday, playing host to the Minnesota Timberwolves. As for LA, they return to action on Sunday in a home matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies.