The Los Angeles Clippers (38 - 20) defeated the Sacramento Kings (24 - 33) 117 - 107 on Friday. In a battle between two of the best offenses in the NBA, the defenses showed their true form. The key for the Clippers was protecting the ball, as they committed just eight turnovers, while forcing the Kings to commit 16. Los Angeles shot 48 percent from the field, with Sacramento shooting 44 percent on their end. The game really changed in the third quarter, as the Clippers outscored the Kings 34 to 16. Los Angeles had lost three of five coming into this and got a much needed dose of poor opposition. Chris Paul had one of his best games of the season, as he tallied 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in the win. Jeff Green also had his best game with the Clippers, as he scored 22 points in his first start. On deck for the Clippers is a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday. Sacramento has been let down by their defense all season and it let them down once again in this matchup. DeMarcus Cousins had yet another spectacular game though, as he accumulated 26 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists. Sacramento had to play this game without Rajon Rondo, but it opened up the door for Seth Curry to drop a career - high 19 points off the bench. Up next for the Kings is another tough game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
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