The Los Angeles Clippers (27 - 14) defeated the Sacramento Kings (16 - 24) ,117 - 108. Rudy Gay was ruled out beforehand but checked into the game near the end of the first quarter. DeMarcus Cousins was a late scratch due to an injured right ankle. Omri Casspi lasted 43 seconds after suffering a right eye abrasion. The Clippers committed five turnovers to the Kings' 17. Before fouling out, Matt Barnes matched his season - high of 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Blake Griffin added 30 points, five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes. The Kings outrebounded the Clippers, 54 - 34. Ryan Hollins started at center and was overshadowed by Jason Thompson's 23 points and career - high 22 rebounds. Rudy Gay entered the game at the 2:35 mark, compiling 22 points, five rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes off the bench. Former Clipper Darren Collison provided 17 points, four assists, three rebounds, one block and three three - pointers in 39 minutes. The Clippers compete against the Boston Celtics on Monday in Los Angeles, and the Kings travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers after one day off.
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