The Kings have wildly exceeded expectations to get into playoff contention this season, but there’s one thing they haven’t been able to do: Beat L.A.
The Los Angeles Clippers handed the Kings a 116-109 loss Friday night at Golden 1 Center, beating Sacramento for the fourth time this season.
Landry Shamet scored 20 points for the Clippers (35-29). Danilo Gallinari had 19 points and Lou Williams scored 17.
Buddy Hield scored 23 points to lead the Kings (31-31). Willie Cauley-Stein had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots.
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The Kings were ninth in the Western Conference going into the game, two games behind the Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, who were tied for seventh.