Kispert, Avdija combine for 50 points to lift Wizards over Bucks
The Washington Wizards outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks, 117-113, at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
The first half was competitive, with neither team leading by double digits. The home team Wizards (15-61) raced out to a 10-2 run, but the Bucks (47-28) quickly closed the gap and led by one point at the end of the first quarter. Washington won the second frame, 31-26, and were able to extend its four-point halftime lead to as much as 14 points in the third quarter. Milwaukee continuously whittled the deficit to single digits in the second half and managed to get within single digits in the fourth quarter. However, the Wizards were able to make timely stops and buckets down the stretch to hang on for victory to push their home record to 7-31. The Bucks dropped to 18-20 on the road, and despite grabbing 18 offensive rebounds, their 11-for-48 shooting from three ultimately led to their downfall.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with his 10th triple-double of the season, as he finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Khris Middleton chipped in 24 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals. Pat Connaughton led the bench with 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Bobby Portis tallied 12 points, 12 rebounds and three assists for his 14th double-double of the season while coming off the pine. Malik Beasley struggled with his shot, going 2-for-13 from the field and 1-10 from three to finish with five points, two rebounds and two steals.
Corey Kispert led the Wizards with 27 points and seven rebounds. Deni Avdija added 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Jared Butler led the bench with 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jordan Poole notched his third double-double of the season with 16 points, four rebounds, 13 assists and two steals. Tristan Vukcevic added 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists in reserve.
Both teams will play their next respective games Wednesday. The Wizards welcome in the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Bucks return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies.
The first half was competitive, with neither team leading by double digits. The home team Wizards (15-61) raced out to a 10-2 run, but the Bucks (47-28) quickly closed the gap and led by one point at the end of the first quarter. Washington won the second frame, 31-26, and were able to extend its four-point halftime lead to as much as 14 points in the third quarter. Milwaukee continuously whittled the deficit to single digits in the second half and managed to get within single digits in the fourth quarter. However, the Wizards were able to make timely stops and buckets down the stretch to hang on for victory to push their home record to 7-31. The Bucks dropped to 18-20 on the road, and despite grabbing 18 offensive rebounds, their 11-for-48 shooting from three ultimately led to their downfall.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with his 10th triple-double of the season, as he finished with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Khris Middleton chipped in 24 points, nine rebounds, six assists and two steals. Pat Connaughton led the bench with 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Bobby Portis tallied 12 points, 12 rebounds and three assists for his 14th double-double of the season while coming off the pine. Malik Beasley struggled with his shot, going 2-for-13 from the field and 1-10 from three to finish with five points, two rebounds and two steals.
Corey Kispert led the Wizards with 27 points and seven rebounds. Deni Avdija added 23 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Jared Butler led the bench with 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jordan Poole notched his third double-double of the season with 16 points, four rebounds, 13 assists and two steals. Tristan Vukcevic added 14 points, seven rebounds and three assists in reserve.
Both teams will play their next respective games Wednesday. The Wizards welcome in the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Bucks return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies.
Lakers Control In Easy Win Over Raptors
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors, 128-111, at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.
The Lakers (43-33) enjoyed a solid start and didn’t have problems to get past the Raptors (23-52) despite playing on the road. Los Angeles established its terms early on and raced to a 34-25 lead following the first quarter. The Raptors reduced the deficit to just six points following a 33-30 score in the second quarter, but that wouldn’t be enough to mount a comeback. Los Angeles responded with a 36-21 score in the third quarter and that’d be enough to seal the deal. Even though the Raptors put up some points on the board in the fourth quarter, they were nowhere near to turn things around. With the win, the Lakers improved to 16-21 on the road and now are a season-high 10 games above the .500 mark. Meanwhile, the Raptors extended their losing streak to 14 games while falling to 13-26 at home.
D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers in scoring with a 25-point effort that also included seven assists. LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and four rebounds. Anthony Davis finished with a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double. Rui Hachimura finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists. Max Christie added 12 points off the bench. The Lakers shot 51.5 percent from the field and 43.9 percent from three-point range.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 28 points in his return to action, adding six rebounds and six assists. Immanuel Quickley finished with 20 points and six assists. Kelly Olynyk ended with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Gradey Dick posted 14 points. The Raptors shot 48.3 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three-point range.
The Lakers (43-33) enjoyed a solid start and didn’t have problems to get past the Raptors (23-52) despite playing on the road. Los Angeles established its terms early on and raced to a 34-25 lead following the first quarter. The Raptors reduced the deficit to just six points following a 33-30 score in the second quarter, but that wouldn’t be enough to mount a comeback. Los Angeles responded with a 36-21 score in the third quarter and that’d be enough to seal the deal. Even though the Raptors put up some points on the board in the fourth quarter, they were nowhere near to turn things around. With the win, the Lakers improved to 16-21 on the road and now are a season-high 10 games above the .500 mark. Meanwhile, the Raptors extended their losing streak to 14 games while falling to 13-26 at home.
D’Angelo Russell led the Lakers in scoring with a 25-point effort that also included seven assists. LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and four rebounds. Anthony Davis finished with a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double. Rui Hachimura finished with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists. Max Christie added 12 points off the bench. The Lakers shot 51.5 percent from the field and 43.9 percent from three-point range.
RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 28 points in his return to action, adding six rebounds and six assists. Immanuel Quickley finished with 20 points and six assists. Kelly Olynyk ended with 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Gradey Dick posted 14 points. The Raptors shot 48.3 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from three-point range.
Heat Use Strong Start To Get Past Knicks
The Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks, 109-99, at Kaseya Center on Tuesday.
The Heat (42-33) enjoyed a strong start in the first quarter and managed to defeat the Knicks (44-31) at home despite New York’s attempts of a late comeback. The Heat grabbed a 34-22 lead in the first quarter and never looked back the rest of the way. Miami even bolstered their lead even further before halftime, making it a 15-point game after a 24-21 score in the second quarter. The Knicks played with more energy in the third quarter and reduced the deficit to 10 points following a 30-25 score, but that would be all they’d do.Despite some late charges in the final 12 minutes, the Heat would close things out with a 26-26 score in the fourth quarter, cruising their way to victory. With the win, the Heat moved to 20-17 at home, while the Knicks fell to 20-17 on the road.
Terry Rozier led the way for the Heat with a game-high 34 points. Rozier also added five rebounds and three assists. Bam Adebayo finished with 15 points and nine rebounds. Jimmy Butler recorded 17 points, five rebounds and six assists. Haywood Highsmith notched 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench. The Heat shot 48.6 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from three-point range.
Donte DiVincenzo led the way for the Knicks with 31 points while adding four rebounds, four assists and four steals. Miles McBride had 24 points, two rebounds and two assists. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 20 points and 10 assists, but he shot 5-for-18 from the field. Bojan Bogdanovic added 16 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Knicks shot 46.1 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range.
The Heat (42-33) enjoyed a strong start in the first quarter and managed to defeat the Knicks (44-31) at home despite New York’s attempts of a late comeback. The Heat grabbed a 34-22 lead in the first quarter and never looked back the rest of the way. Miami even bolstered their lead even further before halftime, making it a 15-point game after a 24-21 score in the second quarter. The Knicks played with more energy in the third quarter and reduced the deficit to 10 points following a 30-25 score, but that would be all they’d do.Despite some late charges in the final 12 minutes, the Heat would close things out with a 26-26 score in the fourth quarter, cruising their way to victory. With the win, the Heat moved to 20-17 at home, while the Knicks fell to 20-17 on the road.
Terry Rozier led the way for the Heat with a game-high 34 points. Rozier also added five rebounds and three assists. Bam Adebayo finished with 15 points and nine rebounds. Jimmy Butler recorded 17 points, five rebounds and six assists. Haywood Highsmith notched 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench. The Heat shot 48.6 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from three-point range.
Donte DiVincenzo led the way for the Knicks with 31 points while adding four rebounds, four assists and four steals. Miles McBride had 24 points, two rebounds and two assists. Jalen Brunson chipped in with 20 points and 10 assists, but he shot 5-for-18 from the field. Bojan Bogdanovic added 16 points and five rebounds off the bench. The Knicks shot 46.1 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range.
76ers Top Thunder, 109-105
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 109-105, at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night.
The marquee interconference battle unsurprisingly opened in hotly contested fashion, with the 76ers (41-35), despite having Joel Embiid back on the floor after an extended layoff due to a knee injury, only holding a slim 25-22 lead through one. However, the Thunder (52-23), fighting to keep control of the top seed in the Western Conference yet missing MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, roared back on the second to erase their deficit and take a 10-point advantage into halftime. Philadelphia would knock off only three points from that figure in the third, and the hosts managed to eventually claw all the way back from what ballooned back up to an 11-point edge from Oklahoma City by finishing on a 26-11 run over the final 7:05.
Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 22 points, adding seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins produced matching 15-point contributions while posting four and eight rebounds, respectively. Isaiah Joe furnished 14 points, seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block. Josh Giddey finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block.
Kelly Oubre Jr. paced the 76ers with 25 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Embiid compiled 24 points, seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. Tobias Harris supplied 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and one block. Paul Reed registered 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block. Cameron Payne generated a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists and one steal.
The Thunder remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, while the 76ers visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
The marquee interconference battle unsurprisingly opened in hotly contested fashion, with the 76ers (41-35), despite having Joel Embiid back on the floor after an extended layoff due to a knee injury, only holding a slim 25-22 lead through one. However, the Thunder (52-23), fighting to keep control of the top seed in the Western Conference yet missing MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, roared back on the second to erase their deficit and take a 10-point advantage into halftime. Philadelphia would knock off only three points from that figure in the third, and the hosts managed to eventually claw all the way back from what ballooned back up to an 11-point edge from Oklahoma City by finishing on a 26-11 run over the final 7:05.
Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 22 points, adding seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks. Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins produced matching 15-point contributions while posting four and eight rebounds, respectively. Isaiah Joe furnished 14 points, seven assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block. Josh Giddey finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block.
Kelly Oubre Jr. paced the 76ers with 25 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block. Embiid compiled 24 points, seven assists, six rebounds and three steals. Tobias Harris supplied 18 points, six rebounds, four assists and one block. Paul Reed registered 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist and one block. Cameron Payne generated a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double that included five assists and one steal.
The Thunder remain on the road and visit the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, while the 76ers visit the Miami Heat on Thursday night.
Timberwolves Top Rockets, 113-106
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets, 113-106, at Target Center on Tuesday night.
The Rockets (38-37) came out looking like the more defensively accomplished team between them and their superior opponent, as Houston held a 23-16 lead over the Timberwolves (52-23) after one. However, Minnesota outscored the visitors by a 38-22 margin in the second quarter to take a nine-point advantage into halftime, and after matching Ime Udoka's squad point for point in the third, the hosts ultimately utilized a 12-6 run over the final 1:35 to pull away after the Rockets had closed to within one.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points, complementing them with six assists and five rebounds. Fred VanVleet totaled 22 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals. Jabari Smith Jr. collected 18 points, eight boards and three assists. Cam Whitmore netted 14 points.
Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 25 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Anthony Edwards registered 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mike Conley furnished 14 points, six assists, two rebounds and three steals. Kyle Anderson finished with 13 points, nine assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Rudy Gobert generated a 12-point, 14-rebound double-double that included two blocks. Jordan McLaughlin delivered 11 points, seven assists and one rebound.
The Rockets return home to face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, while the Rockets remain home and host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Rockets (38-37) came out looking like the more defensively accomplished team between them and their superior opponent, as Houston held a 23-16 lead over the Timberwolves (52-23) after one. However, Minnesota outscored the visitors by a 38-22 margin in the second quarter to take a nine-point advantage into halftime, and after matching Ime Udoka's squad point for point in the third, the hosts ultimately utilized a 12-6 run over the final 1:35 to pull away after the Rockets had closed to within one.
Jalen Green led the Rockets with 26 points, complementing them with six assists and five rebounds. Fred VanVleet totaled 22 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals. Jabari Smith Jr. collected 18 points, eight boards and three assists. Cam Whitmore netted 14 points.
Naz Reid led the Timberwolves with 25 points, supplementing them with six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Anthony Edwards registered 21 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Mike Conley furnished 14 points, six assists, two rebounds and three steals. Kyle Anderson finished with 13 points, nine assists, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Rudy Gobert generated a 12-point, 14-rebound double-double that included two blocks. Jordan McLaughlin delivered 11 points, seven assists and one rebound.
The Rockets return home to face the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, while the Rockets remain home and host the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Nuggets Hold Off Spurs
By Dan Bruno
The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs, 110-105, at Ball Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Nuggets got out to a strong start and led, 30-23, after one quarter. The Spurs turned up their play in the second and rallied to cut it to a one-point game at the break. Both sides brought the fight in the third and produced 31 points each, as the hosts maintained a one-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Nuggets jumped to a nine-point lead early in the fourth, but the Spurs clawed back to claim a, 100-99, lead with four minutes remaining. The Nuggets reclaimed the momentum from there, closing the game on an, 11-5, run to secure their second straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Spurs.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 42 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Aaron Gordon followed up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Michael Porter tallied 15 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Meanwhile, Malaki Branham led the Spurs with 24 points and three rebounds, in 37 minutes. Victor Wembanyama followed up with 23 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and nine blocks, while Tre Jones racked up 10 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block.
The Spurs (18-58) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Friday. The Nuggets (53-23) clash with the Clippers in L.A. on Thursday.
The Nuggets got out to a strong start and led, 30-23, after one quarter. The Spurs turned up their play in the second and rallied to cut it to a one-point game at the break. Both sides brought the fight in the third and produced 31 points each, as the hosts maintained a one-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Nuggets jumped to a nine-point lead early in the fourth, but the Spurs clawed back to claim a, 100-99, lead with four minutes remaining. The Nuggets reclaimed the momentum from there, closing the game on an, 11-5, run to secure their second straight win. This also marks the second straight loss for the Spurs.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 42 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block, in 38 minutes. Aaron Gordon followed up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Michael Porter tallied 15 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block.
Meanwhile, Malaki Branham led the Spurs with 24 points and three rebounds, in 37 minutes. Victor Wembanyama followed up with 23 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists, a steal and nine blocks, while Tre Jones racked up 10 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, a steal and a block.
The Spurs (18-58) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Friday. The Nuggets (53-23) clash with the Clippers in L.A. on Thursday.
Cavs Take Control In Utah
By Dan Bruno
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Utah Jazz, 129-113, at Delta Center on Tuesday evening.
The Cavs jumped out to a great start and led, 40-25, after one quarter. They maintained a significant cushion in the second and pushed their advantage to 20 points by halftime. The Jazz brought a better effort in the third but could only cut it down to a 16-point game entering the final quarter. Both sides brought a strong effort in the fourth, but the Cavaliers kept their focus and confidently closed out their second win in three games. This also marks the 10th straight loss for the Jazz.
Caris LeVert led the Cavs with 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Jarrett Allen totaled 21 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Evan Mobley logged 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 30 minutes of action. Collin Sexton followed up with 19 points, three rebounds and seven assists, while Taylor Hendricks totaled 18 points, three rebounds and two steals.
The Jazz (29-47) will look to end the slide as they clash with the Clippers in L.A. on Friday. The Cavs (46-30) take on the Suns in Phoenix on Wednesday.
The Cavs jumped out to a great start and led, 40-25, after one quarter. They maintained a significant cushion in the second and pushed their advantage to 20 points by halftime. The Jazz brought a better effort in the third but could only cut it down to a 16-point game entering the final quarter. Both sides brought a strong effort in the fourth, but the Cavaliers kept their focus and confidently closed out their second win in three games. This also marks the 10th straight loss for the Jazz.
Caris LeVert led the Cavs with 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Jarrett Allen totaled 21 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Evan Mobley logged 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Brice Sensabaugh led the Jazz with 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 30 minutes of action. Collin Sexton followed up with 19 points, three rebounds and seven assists, while Taylor Hendricks totaled 18 points, three rebounds and two steals.
The Jazz (29-47) will look to end the slide as they clash with the Clippers in L.A. on Friday. The Cavs (46-30) take on the Suns in Phoenix on Wednesday.
Warriors Defeat Mavericks, 104-100
The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 104-100, at Chase Center on Tuesday.
There were seven ties and seven lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 13 points, That was Golden State, never relinquishing the lead after a 31-25 third quarter. The Warriors shot 47 percent from three-point range and 100 percent from the free-throw line while the Mavericks shot 38 percent from long range and 64 percent from the charity stripe. Golden State also out-rebounded Dallas, 53-42.
The Mavericks (45-30) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 30 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Kyrie Irving compiled 27 points, two assists and three steals. PJ Washington provided 20 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Daniel Gafford generated 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists. No other player had more than seven points or three rebounds.
The Warriors (41-34) were led by Andrew Wiggins, finishing with 23 points, four rebounds and two assists. Klay Thompson totaled 14 points, three rebounds and two assists. Stephen Curry had 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, while Draymond Green accumulated 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals. Chris Paul led the bench with 14 points and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Dallas traveling to face the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State playing the Houston Rockets on the road.
There were seven ties and seven lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 13 points, That was Golden State, never relinquishing the lead after a 31-25 third quarter. The Warriors shot 47 percent from three-point range and 100 percent from the free-throw line while the Mavericks shot 38 percent from long range and 64 percent from the charity stripe. Golden State also out-rebounded Dallas, 53-42.
The Mavericks (45-30) were led by Luka Doncic, collecting 30 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists. Kyrie Irving compiled 27 points, two assists and three steals. PJ Washington provided 20 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Daniel Gafford generated 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists. No other player had more than seven points or three rebounds.
The Warriors (41-34) were led by Andrew Wiggins, finishing with 23 points, four rebounds and two assists. Klay Thompson totaled 14 points, three rebounds and two assists. Stephen Curry had 13 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks, while Draymond Green accumulated 11 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals. Chris Paul led the bench with 14 points and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Dallas traveling to face the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State playing the Houston Rockets on the road.
Kings Clobber Clippers, 109-95
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 109-95, at Golden One Center on Tuesday.
Sacramento never relinquished the lead after the first quarter, riding a 35-19 third quarter to a blowout win. The Kings got their lead up to 26 points at times, maintaining a double-digit lead for the closing 18 minutes. Sacramento shot 42 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting. In addition, the Kings out-rebounded the Clippers, 62-47, while out-assisting them, 29-18. They also outscored LA in the paint, 46-30, and in fastbreak scoring, 7-0.
The Clippers (47-28) were led by Russell Westbrook, providing 20 points, two rebounds and two assists off the bench. Paul George led the starters with 18 points, four rebounds and two steals. Norman Powell amassed 17 points and two rebounds, while Ivica Zubac amassed 10 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. James Harden had six points, five rebounds and eight assists.
The Kings (44-31) were led by Domantas Sabonis, finishing with 22 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox collected 20 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Keegan Murray totaled 19 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Trey Lyles led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Thursday, with Los Angeles playing host to the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento traveling East to face the New York Knicks.
Sacramento never relinquished the lead after the first quarter, riding a 35-19 third quarter to a blowout win. The Kings got their lead up to 26 points at times, maintaining a double-digit lead for the closing 18 minutes. Sacramento shot 42 percent from the field while holding Los Angeles to 41 percent shooting. In addition, the Kings out-rebounded the Clippers, 62-47, while out-assisting them, 29-18. They also outscored LA in the paint, 46-30, and in fastbreak scoring, 7-0.
The Clippers (47-28) were led by Russell Westbrook, providing 20 points, two rebounds and two assists off the bench. Paul George led the starters with 18 points, four rebounds and two steals. Norman Powell amassed 17 points and two rebounds, while Ivica Zubac amassed 10 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. James Harden had six points, five rebounds and eight assists.
The Kings (44-31) were led by Domantas Sabonis, finishing with 22 points, 20 rebounds, nine assists and two steals. De'Aaron Fox collected 20 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Keegan Murray totaled 19 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Trey Lyles led the bench with 15 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Both teams return to action on Thursday, with Los Angeles playing host to the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento traveling East to face the New York Knicks.