L.a. Clippers Clippers vs Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions November 22nd 2024

Clippers vs Kings November 22nd 2024

At 10:30 ET, the Sacramento Kings (-144) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (+122) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Kings are currently 8-7 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the Clippers are 9-7 and 8th in the West. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.

Los Angeles has won three straight games and is currently a 2.5-point underdog. This game will be played at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood and can be seen on NBCS.

Kings vs. Clippers Key Information

The Kings fell to 8-7 on the season after a narrow 109-108 loss to the Hawks on Monday. Sacramento was favored by 4.5 points but couldn’t cover the spread, and the total score of 217 points fell short of the 235.5-point O/U line.

Sacramento led 93-89 going into the 4th quarter but managed just 15 points in the final frame while the Hawks scored 20. An 11-0 run by Atlanta, turning a 13-6 deficit into a 17-13 lead, was a key moment in the game.

Keon Ellis knocked down 9 threes at a 60% clip, finishing with 33 points in the Kings’ 109-108 loss to the Hawks. Ellis shot 52.9% from the field, while De’Aaron Fox added 28 points and 7 assists, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

The Kings made 20 threes as a team, shooting 43.5% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was just 43.5%. Trey Lyles contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes.

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The Kings tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a slow start, as they allowed 32 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. Sacramento gave up 109 points on 47% shooting from the field, including 25 points in the 3rd and 20 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Kings allowed the Hawks to hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. Sacramento also sent Atlanta to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Kings finished with 36 defensive rebounds, gave up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 4 blocks.

The Clippers improved to 9-7 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Magic on Wednesday. Playing at home, Los Angeles not only secured the win but also covered the spread as +3.5 point underdogs. The total points for the game ended at 197, falling short of the 205.5 over/under line.

A key moment in the game was a 10-0 run by the Clippers, which stretched the score from 70-64 to 80-64. They outscored the Magic 30-21 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with an 87-75 lead. Orlando edged the Clippers 18-17 in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

The Clippers shot 49.4% from the field and hit 11 threes at a 50% clip in their win over the Magic. James Harden led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, despite shooting just 35.7% from the floor.

Amir Coffey added 18 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1%, while Ivica Zubac contributed 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 72.7%. Coffey scored 11 of his points in the opening quarter, while Harden added 10 in the 2nd.

The Clippers’ defense shined on Wednesday, holding the Magic to just 93 points in a 104-93 win. They gave up 25 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 21 points in the 3rd and 18 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Clippers were excellent, limiting the Magic to 8 made threes on 22% shooting. They also controlled the boards, giving up just 2 offensive rebounds, and added 10 steals.

The Kings is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 118-94. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Kings at -2.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 221 and our model has the Kings and Clippers finishing with a combined 212 points. Our pick is to take the under.

Kings Out to Halt Clippers’ Six-Game Home Win Streak

The Los Angeles Clippers, riding a six-game home winning streak, aim to extend their dominance at their new arena as they face the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup West Group A matchup on Friday in Inglewood, Calif.

Both teams are looking for their first victory in group play, with the Clippers having found their groove at home after an 0-4 start in their $2 billion venue, which even had James Harden jokingly questioning if it was “cursed.”

Clippers Without Norman Powell

Los Angeles enters the game fresh off a 104-93 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. The win came despite the absence of leading scorer Norman Powell, sidelined with hamstring discomfort. Powell, averaging 23.3 points per game, will also miss Friday’s contest.

Amir Coffey stepped up in Powell’s absence, delivering 18 points, his second-highest total of the season.

“Norm has meant a lot to us; he’s been playing outstanding for us,” Coffey said. “Just had to make some adjustments without him.”

The Clippers did, however, struggle with turnovers, committing 25 against Orlando’s rugged defense, leading to 25 Magic points. Harden and Kris Dunn each contributed five turnovers, offsetting Harden’s 24 points.

“We knew it was gonna be nasty, but 25 turnovers just makes no sense,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “We’ve gotta be better all around the board in just taking care of the basketball.”

Kings Look to Rebound

The Kings head into the game following a narrow 109-108 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Keon Ellis led Sacramento with a career-high 33 points, hitting nine of 15 attempts from beyond the arc. De’Aaron Fox added 28 points as the Kings played without DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, and Malik Monk due to injuries.

“(My teammates) just kept saying, ‘Let it fly,’” Ellis said. “Same with the coaches. Everyone kept saying keep shooting it. I think everyone kind of knew I was on fire.”

The Kings are 3-4 in their past seven games, a stretch that started with a 107-98 home loss to the Clippers on Nov. 8, one of only two times Sacramento has failed to score 100 points this season.

Key Players Returning

The Kings are expected to get a boost with Sabonis and DeRozan likely returning to the lineup after practicing fully on Wednesday and Thursday. Sabonis leads the team in rebounds (12.5) and assists (6.6) while scoring 20.2 points per game. DeRozan has averaged 22.9 points in his first season with Sacramento. Monk, however, is expected to miss his sixth consecutive game.

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Matchup Highlights

In their previous meeting this season, Powell led the Clippers with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Fox matched him with 31 points for the Kings. Without Powell, Los Angeles will rely on its depth and home-court momentum to replicate that success.

The Kings will look to Fox, who is averaging 28.8 points per game, and a likely returning Sabonis to lead the way. They’ll aim to snap the Clippers’ home winning streak and keep their NBA Cup hopes alive.